KPL

KPL is an acronym that can refer to several different entities, but it is most widely associated with the King Pro League, the top professional esports league for the mobile game Honor of Kings (also known as King of Glory) in China. The league is organized by Tencent Games and has developed as a premier platform for competitive mobile gaming in China. It features city-based teams that compete in a season format, with finals that determine the national champion. Matches are typically conducted in a best-of-five format and are broadcast through streaming platforms and other media outlets. The KPL has contributed to the professionalization of mobile esports, fostering player development, team management, and sponsor engagement within the Chinese gaming ecosystem.

Beyond the King Pro League, the acronym KPL is used in various other contexts to denote different organizations, programs, or projects, depending on regional and disciplinary usage. Because it is an acronym, its exact meaning is context-dependent and can vary from one reference to another. In written references, KPL should be understood from surrounding text or clarified with an explicit definition to avoid ambiguity.