The 2024 League of Legends World Championship has officially claimed the title of the most-watched esports tournament ever, with a peak viewership of over 6.9 million concurrent viewers during the finals between T1 and Bilibili Gaming.
Key Highlights:
- Peak Viewership: 6.94 million concurrent viewers
- Average Viewership: 1.73 million
- Total Hours Watched: 191 million
- YouTube Peak: 3.3 million
- Twitch Peak: 2.5 million
The month-long tournament, held across France, Germany, and the UK, concluded at London’s O2 Arena. T1, led by legendary player Faker, emerged victorious, solidifying their status as one of the most popular teams in esports.
This year’s World Championship surpassed the previous record holder, the 2023 event, which peaked at 6.4 million viewers. Additionally, the 2024 tournament broke the record for total hours watched, eclipsing the 2021 event’s 174.8 million hours.
T1 and Bilibili Gaming were the two most-watched teams throughout the tournament, collectively generating over 110 million hours of viewing time.
What’s Next for LoL Esports?
With the conclusion of the 2024 World Championship, fans can look forward to the upcoming competitive season, which will feature new teams, new players, and exciting storylines. The 2025 League of Legends World Championship is scheduled to be hosted in Chengdu, China. The event will head to the country for the third time having most recently been held there in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
