JioBLAST & Honor of Kings Announce India Qualifiers, Giving Indian Players a Shot at the ₹9.5 Cr Honor of Kings International Championship 2026
Honor of Kings global competitive pathway to India, with a ₹5 lakh prize pool and a coveted opportunity to compete at KIC 2026
Honor of Kings has officially announced the launch of the KIC India Qualifiers 2026 presented by JioBLAST. This flagship competitive tournament provides Indian Honor of Kings players with a direct, structured pathway to the global Kings International Championship (KIC) 2026. With a rapidly expanding global footprint, Honor of Kings is emerging as one of the world's biggest mobile esports titles as it surpassed 260 million combined monthly active users globally.
This initiative aims to nurture Indian esports talent by offering a clear progression route from grassroots competition to international glory.
Contending teams will compete for a local prize pool of ₹5 Lakh, with the winning squad securing a spot at KIC 2026 to represent India against the world's elite esports teams for a share of the ₹9.5 Cr global prize pool.
The tournament structure will feature open online qualifiers followed by pro-level group stages, culminating in a high-stakes LAN Grand Final in Mumbai at GamingCon Bharat.
The offline finale will bring the country's top contenders together under one roof, delivering an unmissable live spectator experience for players and fans alike.
Registrations for the KIC India Qualifiers are officially open and will remain live until September 17, 2026.The competition will feature multiple qualifying stages before culminating in an exciting LAN Grand Finals in Mumbai, where India's top Honor of Kings teams will compete for national glory and their chance to represent the country internationally.
Watch the Official KIC India Qualifiers Trailer: Here
Speaking about the launch, Charlie Cowdrey, CEO, JioBLAST, said:
“Honor of Kings is one of the world’s most significant esports titles, and bringing an official pathway to the KIC to India is an important moment for the country’s esports ecosystem. We’re proud to work with Tencent to give Indian players the opportunity to compete on a truly global stage and test themselves against the very best. Our ambition is to create more of these credible India-to-global pathways across leading game titles. The KIC India Qualifiers is a strong example of that vision in action - connecting India’s growing player base with one of the world’s premier esports competitions and helping Indian talent make its mark internationally.”
Sidharth Arora, Country Manager – Honor of Kings (India), added:
"India is home to some of the most passionate and competitive mobile gaming talent in the world. Bringing an official direct pathway to the Kings International Championship fulfills our promise to build a sustainable, long-term competitive ecosystem for Honor of Kings in India. KIC 2026 represents the pinnacle of global MOBA competition. Through our partnership with JioBLAST, we are excited to see local teams rise through the qualifiers, showcase their grit at the Mumbai LAN finals, and take Indian mobile esports to the global stage."
India's gaming community continues to grow rapidly, with millions of players engaging with competitive titles across mobile, PC and console platforms. Initiatives like the KIC India Qualifiers bridge the gap between casual community play and professional esports careers by providing structured tournament infrastructure and global exposure.
Through this strategic collaboration between JioBLAST and Honor of Kings, one of the world's premier mobile esports ecosystems comes directly to Indian soil, setting the stage for emerging local teams to leave a lasting impact on international esports.
The KIC India Qualifiers mark another milestone in JioBLAST's commitment to strengthening India's esports ecosystem by connecting grassroots players with world-class competitive opportunities.
Registration Details & Updates
- Registration Deadline: September 16, 2026
- Registration Form: Click here
- Official Social Updates: Follow on Instagram @JioBLAST, and @realhonorofkings_india
