Honor of Kings makes its Esports Nations Cup debut, featuring a single lineup from each qualifying region in a tightly contested international showdown. With only one team representing each region, every match carries added weight as competitors look to set the early standard and spark new rivalries on the ENC stage.
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Competing Teams
$1,320,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
The Esports Nations Cup begins with a group stage featuring four groups of six teams, with all matches played in a round robin format. The top 16 teams advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket.
About
Honor of Kings is a 5v5 mobile MOBA built around fast-paced team combat and strategic execution, featuring a deep roster of heroes spanning Tank, Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman, and Support roles. Each match revolves around coordination, objective control, and decisive team fights as squads push lanes, manage resources, and ultimately look to dismantle the opposing base. At the highest level of competition, the Honor of Kings landscape has been shaped by a small group of dominant
countries & territories that consistently set the meta and pace of play. East Asian regions have long led the scene through disciplined macro play and mechanical precision, while challengers from Southeast Asia and parts of Latin America have emerged as increasingly dangerous contenders. With only one lineup representing each region at the Esports Nations Cup, the tournament offers a clear measuring stick for which countries & territories truly sit at the top and which are ready to spark new rivalries on the global stage.
Latest News From ENC
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
PR
France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
Revealed at the Esports Festival by the Esports World Cup, the jersey designed in collaboration with adidas gives French esports a new symbol to rally behind.
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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.