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2026 KPL Annual Finals

KPL's 2026 Annual Finals are a 12-team Honor of Kings tournament running October 2–November 14 across Guangzhou, Changsha and Chengdu.

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2026 KPL Annual Finals
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Updated November 4, 2026

Competition snapshot

Champion

Unknown

The final is scheduled for November 14; finalists are not yet set.

Combined prize pool

RMB 70m[3]

Participant scale

12 teams across the Masters and Elite groups[5]

Category

Organizer

Commercial note

League organizer · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[2]

Category

Mobile devices

Partner

iQOO

Commercial note

Official competition phone for the 2026 KPL Annual Finals · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[6]

Overview

The 2026 KPL Annual Finals run from October 2 to November 14. KPL’s later calendar release schedules the arena stage for October 2–18 and the breakthrough stage for October 20–22 at Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2 in Guangzhou, followed by playoffs at Hunan Broadcasting System Colorful Box in Changsha from October 27 to November 8 and the final at Wuliangye Culture & Sports Center Gymnasium in Chengdu on November 14.[2][3][4]

The 12-team field is divided into Masters and Elite groups of six. The arena stage uses a cross-group BO5 round robin; the breakthrough stage is BO7, and the eight-team playoffs use double elimination with BO7 matches. The winner and runner-up will be decided at the November 14 final.[3]

The 12 Team participants are Chongqing Wolves, Chengdu AG Super Play, Beijing JDG, Guangzhou TTG, KSG and Beijing WB in the Masters Group, plus Changsha TES.A, Shanghai EDG.M, Hangzhou LGD.NBW, Shenzhen DYG, Jinan RW Xia and Nantong Hero Jiujing in the Elite Group.[5]

References7
  1. [1]2026 KPL competition calendar — Titan Sports Plus
  2. [2]2026 KPL Annual Finals Guangzhou stage ticket and schedule guide — KPL via 17173
  3. [3]The KPL 2026 final will kick off on October 2! — VSGG
  4. [4]2026 KPL Annual Finals official calendar, schedule and prize distribution — KPL via 17173
  5. [5]2026 KPL Annual Finals team lineup — KPL
  6. [6]iQOO 16 becomes official phone for the 2026 KPL Annual Finals — vivo
  7. [7]2026 KPL Annual Finals grand final ticket announcement — KPL official Weibo, syndicated by Sina News

Commercial opportunities

Official competition phone

iQOO 16 was named the official competition phone for the 2026 KPL Annual Finals; the device launch partner is identified by vivo.[6]

Tournament schedule

  1. Grand Final

    Annual Finals conclude in Chengdu

    The season champion will be decided at Wuliangye Culture & Sports Center Gymnasium in Chengdu.

  2. Playoffs

    Eight-team playoffs begin in Changsha

    The double-elimination playoffs are scheduled for October 27–November 8 at Hunan Broadcasting System Colorful Box in Changsha.

  3. Breakthrough Stage

    Breakthrough stage begins

    The breakthrough stage is scheduled for October 20–22 in Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2.

  4. Arena Stage

    Arena stage opens in Guangzhou

    The 12-team arena stage runs through October 18 in Guangzhou Gymnasium Hall 2.

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ChinaGuangdongHonor of KingsBeijing JDG Honor of KingsBeijing WB Honor of KingsChangsha TES.A Honor of KingsHangzhou LGD.NBW Honor of KingsJinan RW Xia Honor of KingsNantong Hero Jiujing Honor of KingsShanghai EDG.M Honor of KingsShenzhen DYG Honor of KingsChangshaChengduGuangzhouGuangzhou GymnasiumHunan Broadcasting System Colorful BoxWuliangye Culture & Sports Center GymnasiumTencent Esports