ESL One Birmingham 2024 wrapped up in the UK. Achieving a new milestone in Dota 2 history with over 11.6 million Hours Watched, thanks to higher average viewership and extended broadcast hours. Despite strong performances in the previous season, Talon Esports, Shopify Rebellion, Team Spirit, and Gaimin Gladiators faltered in the group stage and missed the playoffs. While Team Falcons from Saudi Arabia shone, claiming a 3-0 victory over BetBoom Team in the grand final, marking their third major win of the year.
The event saw a substantial 44% increase in Hours Watched compared to ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, setting a new record. Average viewership also rose by 17.4%, hitting 146.5K concurrent viewers, the third-highest in ESL One Dota 2 history. Peak viewership remained steady, with ESL One Birmingham 2024 ranking third in the series.
The grand final between Team Falcons and BetBoom Team stole the spotlight, attracting 327.2K simultaneous viewers, the highest of the tournament. Notably, there was consistent interest throughout ESL One Birmingham 2024, unlike ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023. Where most viewers tuned in solely for the final match.
Despite airing on fewer channels, ESL One Birmingham 2024 maintained strong viewership, credited to favorable time zones for English and Russian audiences and efficient scheduling to avoid overlap. The tournament’s lengthy duration, partly due to tiebreakers, also contributed to its success.