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Honor of Kings at Esports Nations Cup 2026 will bring together 24 national teams from around the world to compete in one of the world’s most-played MOBAs. Top players from the game’s best teams will set aside their club banners and unite under their national flags, creating a new stage for international competition.
The tournament’s $1,320,000 prize pool makes ENC 26 the most lucrative international Honor of Kings event ever held. However, the stakes extend far beyond the money, as players compete for the chance to bring home the first title for their national team in Esports Nations Cup history.
Malaysia enters ENC 26 as the top-ranked national team and one of the tournament’s clear favorites, thanks to its deep pool of world-class Honor of Kings talent. The roster is built around Aurora Gaming teammates Han Siang "Siang" Lee, Chee Hong "ZhiHong" Lim, and Ryan "JR" Na, with Geekay and ROC players filling out the remaining spots. ROC’s roster previously competed under NOVA Esports, the two-time Honor of Kings Invitational champions, while Geekay stands as one of their biggest rivals for domestic supremacy. With championship experience and strong existing chemistry, Malaysia enters ENC 26 as the team to beat.
China follows closely behind, bringing together some of the best players from the King Pro League (KPL), the premier domestic Honor of Kings competition. Widely regarded as one of the most competitive leagues in the game, the KPL consistently produces world-class talent. China’s national team features top players from Kuaishou Gaming and Wolves Esports, two of the league’s strongest organizations and recent championship contenders.
The Philippines, ranked third entering ENC 26, brings together some of the strongest Honor of Kings talent in the world. Much like Malaysia, the region's competitive scene is powered by several elite clubs, with BOOM Esports and Blacklist International leading the charge.
The roster features Philippines Kings League Spring MVP Chammy "Chammy1" Nazarrea alongside members of the championship-winning BOOM Esports lineup, giving the Philippines a strong mix of individual talent and proven team success.
Following the leading contenders are Brazil and South Korea, ranked fourth and fifth in the ENC Rankings. Brazil's roster is anchored by Pedro "Freaks" Brito and three members of LOS, the team that captured the Honor of Kings Brazil Championship in Fall 2026, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025. While LOS has yet to translate that domestic dominance into international success, its championship core gives Brazil a strong foundation. The remaining roster spots are filled by players from Influence Rage and Elevate, who will look to complement that core as Brazil chases the inaugural ENC title.
South Korea features three members of Nongshim RedForce, the squad that finished runner-up to Virtus.pro at the Honor of Kings Major League Spring 2026. The team has delivered strong results across regional competition but is still searching for a breakthrough on the international stage. With players like Han "HAKU" Ji-hoon anchoring the roster, South Korea will be looking to translate its regional success into an international title at ENC 26.
Lower in the rankings but still dangerous, Italy, France and Germany bring a unique storyline to ENC 26 as the first national teams where former teammates will compete against each other.
Each roster features members of the Virtus.pro Honor of Kings lineup that won the Honor of Kings Major League Spring 2026, defeating Nongshim RedForce in the final before competing at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 at EWC 26 earlier this year. However, with each national team’s roster rounded out by additional players, these squads will need to build new chemistry quickly if they hope to challenge the tournament’s established powerhouses.
Honor of Kings at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 will run from November 24-29. With 24 national teams from across the globe competing and a $1,320,000 prize pool on the line, there is everything to play for in this one-of-a-kind international tournament.
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Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
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Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
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