Worlds 2024 Breaks League of Legends Record for Most Watched Esports Event in History

LoL Worlds 2024 Breaks Viewership Records Again

The 2023 League of Legends World Championship shattered previous viewership records, attracting more than 6.4 million viewers, establishing it as the most-watched esports event to date. In an impressive display of growth and engagement, the 2024 World Championship has surpassed that achievement, setting a new benchmark for esports enthusiasm.

A Tale of Two Finals

After the thrilling conclusion of Worlds 2022, where DRX narrowly defeated T1 in a nail-biting finale, fans were eager for a more favorable outcome for T1. Although millions tuned in to the 2023 finals to witness Faker claim his fourth title, the match itself was criticized for its one-sided nature.

Contrastingly, the 2024 finals delivered a gripping showdown. BLG emerged as a formidable challenger, pushing T1 to their limits and leading the series to a decisive game five. Had the competition not been so intense, the record for viewership might not have been surpassed.

Record-Breaking Numbers

As reported by Esports Charts, the Worlds 2024 finale peaked at just under 7 million viewers, comfortably eclipsing the previous year’s record by over 500,000. This surge in viewership, combined with an average audience of nearly 2 million throughout the event, solidifies the 2024 Championship as the largest esports event in history.

Esports Charts Viewership Data for Worlds 2024

Diverse Interest Across Matches

Interestingly, the viewership extended beyond T1’s dominance. For instance, the quarterfinals match between Gen.G and FlyQuest attracted over 3 million viewers at its peak. Furthermore, the opening ceremony itself captivated an impressive audience of 4.5 million, marking it as the most-watched opening in esports history.

The Future of League of Legends Esports

The challenge remains: can League of Legends continue to build on this momentum and incrementally break its own records? T1’s consistent viewership success, aided by Faker’s immense popularity, suggests that another record-breaking year is attainable, provided the team can replicate their triumphant form in 2025.

As esports evolves, the landscape is ripe for new contenders to emerge, but for now, League of Legends remains a titan in the competitive gaming arena, captivating audiences worldwide.

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