Top 10 Most-Viewed Esports Events of 2024
As we wrap up another year in the world of esports, it’s time to take a look back at some of the most-watched events that captured the attention of fans worldwide. From VALORANT to League of Legends, the esports scene has seen some incredible moments in 2024.
VCT Masters Madrid
VCT Masters Madrid 2024 kicked off the year with a bang, drawing in a peak of 1.68m viewers. This event, which surpassed the viewership of the season-ending VCT World Championship, marked a significant milestone for VALORANT esports.
It’s clear that VALORANT is on a steady rise to the top as one of the most-watched FPS games globally, with events like VCT Masters Madrid leading the way.
LCK Regional Finals 2024
The LCK Regional Finals in September 2024 saw Dplus KIA emerge victorious in a competition that drew in 1.82m viewers. South Korea’s franchised league saw a remarkable growth in viewership compared to previous years, solidifying its position as one of the most popular regional competitions.
PGL Major Copenhagen 2024
Transitioning to the world of CS2, the PGL Major in Copenhagen took center stage as the most-watched Counter-Strike event of the year, pulling in 1.85m viewers. While not reaching the peak viewership of previous Majors, the event showcased the ongoing popularity of competitive CS2.
MPL Indonesia Season 13
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang made its mark with the MPL Indonesia Season 13, attracting a massive 2.25m viewers for the clash between Fnatic ONIC and EVOS Glory. The mobile MOBA continues to demonstrate its strong viewership numbers, rivaling even the likes of League of Legends.
EWC X MLBB Mid Season Cup 2024
At the Esports World Cup, the Mid Season Cup for MLBB saw a peak viewership of 2.38m, contributing to the overall success of the tournament. Despite being the lowest-viewed edition since 2021, the event added to the growing viewership of the EWC.
LCK Spring 2024
The LCK Spring event stood out with a peak viewership of 2.65m, showcasing the intense competition in South Korea’s League of Legends scene. T1’s presence in the tournament fueled the viewership numbers, highlighting the team’s popularity in the region.
Mid-Season Invitational 2024
League of Legends made waves with the MSI 2024 edition, peaking at 2.82m viewers and becoming the seventh-most watched event in LoL history. Held in Chengdu, China, the competition crowned Gen.G as the victors, surpassing the viewership of previous Worlds editions.
MPL Indonesia Season 14
The second season of MPL Indonesia in 2024, Season 14, witnessed a peak viewership of 4m, doubling the numbers from the previous season. The league continues to dominate the mobile esports scene, with Team Liquid ID emerging victorious over RRQ Hoshi.
M6 World Championship
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s World Championship, M6, secured the runners-up spot with 4.13m peak viewers, showcasing the game’s enduring popularity in Southeast Asia. Despite a lower peak viewership than the previous year, M6 demonstrated significant growth in average viewership.
2024 League of Legends World Championship
And finally, taking the top spot once again is the League of Legends World Championship, with a staggering peak of 6.91m viewers. As the most popular esports event of the year and in history, Worlds continues to set the bar high for esports competitions worldwide.