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Level Infinite is closing out 2025 with a major update to its female esports ecosystem. In a move to align its competitive properties, the publisher has announced that the tournament series formerly known as “Honor of Queens” will officially rebrand to the Honor of Kings Women’s Series (KWS) starting in 2026.
This change comes just ahead of the third iteration of the tournament, KWS 3. This event is set to run alongside the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS 4) in Jakarta. If you are looking to compete or watch the next generation of women’s mobile esports, here is everything you need to know about the new format and schedule.
What is the Honor of Kings Women’s Series?
The rebranding to Honor of Kings Women’s Series signals a more integrated approach from Level Infinite. By adopting the “Series” naming convention, the women’s circuit now shares a consistent identity with the broader global esports roadmap.
This follows the success of previous events, including the final “Honor of Queens” tournament held in November 2025, which featured a roughly $5,400 prize pool during the International Championship. The new KWS 3 aims to raise the stakes even higher with a total prize fund of $10,000.
KWS 3 Format and Schedule
The first tournament under the new banner kicks off immediately in the new year. Here is the confirmed schedule for the Honor of Kings Women’s Series 3:
- Registration Period: January 1 – January 15, 2026
- Group Stage: January 17 – January 30, 2026
- Knockout Stage: February 3 – February 7, 2026
How It Works The format is designed to be open and competitive. Teams will be divided into eight groups of eight squads each. They will compete in a Best-of-One (Bo1) round-robin format.
- Incentives: Every team that earns at least 1 point in the Group Stage will receive $25.
- Knockout: The top teams advance to a single-elimination bracket featuring Best-of-Three (Bo3) matches.
- Quarter Final Bonus: Teams that win in the Quarter Finals will secure an additional $100.
Connection to the Honor of Kings Invitational (KIS 4)
The KWS 3 isn’t happening in isolation. It serves as a companion event to the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4, which takes place offline at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Running from January 31 to February 8, KIS 4 features global heavyweights like Blacklist International, Nova Esports, and Team HAQ. The simultaneous scheduling of the Women’s Series ensures that female competitors get a spotlight during one of the year’s first major pre-season windows.
How to Register
Teams interested in competing in the debut KWS event can sign up via the official Google Form provided by Level Infinite. Organizers have confirmed that accounts and mobile devices will be provided for specific stages of the competition, lowering the barrier to entry for aspiring pros.