Level Up Your Game with the McDonald’s Tempest Cup, A Nationwide Inclusive Esports Tournament in Collaboration with Honor of Kings

Gear up for an exciting and delicious esports Honor of Kings in partnership with McDonald’s Philippines - the McDonald’s Tempest Cup! This collaboration promises to elevate local esports by offering players of all ages and skill levels the platform to shine.

Supported by TECNO, one of the world's leading smartphone brands and the official smartphone partner, the McDonald’s Tempest Cup is set to create a thrilling experience for participants across Metro Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, and more. Multiple teams across the Philippines have already registered to compete, vying for a share of a prize pool worth over half a million pesos, as well as exclusive McDonald's gift certificates. This competition is a golden opportunity for both amateur players and seasoned professionals to test their skills in a dynamic environment.

Inspiring players of all ages and backgrounds, Honor of Kings has been progressively offering new and novel opportunities for players to go pro and has launched initiatives such as the Honor of Kings Championship, which will take place this October, to support young esports talent.

Angelica Frances Neri, Esports Manager at Level Infinite, shared her excitement: “We're making great strides in developing the Honor of Kings esports ecosystem and are thrilled to partner with McDonald's on the McDonald's Tempest Cup to support talent across the Philippines. This is just the beginning, and we're committed to creating more opportunities for players to shine.”

A Truly Open Tournament for All

The McDonald’s Tempest Cup is designed to welcome all players from the community, whether an amateur player dreaming of going pro or a seasoned professional looking to hone skills in the local tournaments.

"Our vision for this grassroots tournament is to unite communities in an inclusive competition, offering valuable experience to both amateur and professional teams. With partners like McDonald's, we aim to drive the industry forward and nurture the next generation of star players." Neri added.

The McDonalds Tempest Cup will be held in several locations, starting September 8 until October 5, culminating in an offline final.

Tournament Locations:

• Metro Manila/NCR: Pasig (Frontera Verde), Quezon City (951 QA Ligaya), Pasay (505 Bluebay), Makati (230 PRC)
• North + Central Luzon: Baguio City (611 New Baguio Session FS), Angeles City (Angeles Intersection)
• South Luzon: Rizal (Antipolo - 952 E. Rodriguez), Batangas (Lipa - Lipa Ayala)
• Visayas: Cebu City (756 Paseo Arcenas), Iloilo City (525 Iloilo Business Park)
• Mindanao: Misamis Oriental (Cagayan de Oro - 833 Uptown CDO), Davao City (560 Matina Crossing)

The tournament will be livestreamed on the official Honor of Kings Philippines Esports channels on Facebook and TikTok. Be sure to subscribe and follow to support your favorite local teams as they battle for glory.

More details on the offline McDonald's Tempest Cup Finals will be announced soon. Stay tuned!