On August 25, the BLAST Premier: Fall Showdown 2024 concluded, finalizing the last two slots for the BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024. Sixteen teams, including FaZe Clan, Virtus.pro, OG, Heroic, and Ninjas in Pyjamas, competed for advancement. However, the event attracted a much smaller audience compared to the Spring Showdown 2024, partly due to the absence of a top community caster and the quick departure of the Brazilian audience following their team’s early elimination.
Unlike the Spring tournament, the Fall Showdown 2024 unfolded without major surprises. FaZe Clan and Team Falcons smoothly advanced through the early rounds, securing their spots in the final by defeating OG and Virtus.pro. They will now compete for the top prize at the Fall Final 2024, scheduled for late September.
The Fall Showdown 2024 saw a significant drop in audience metrics compared to the Spring Showdown. Total watch time and average viewers per broadcast both fell by 50%, while peak online viewership decreased by 41%.
Several factors contributed to the overall decline in metrics. The number of unique channels covering the event decreased sharply, including the absence of a major community caster. Additionally, there was a notable drop in viewership on Portuguese streams, as well as on official English-language channels on Twitch and YouTube.
Detailed statistics for Fall Showdown 2024 show a decline in viewership across nearly all major language streams, with Twitch’s share of the audience slightly reduced.
FaZe Clan and Team Falcons will continue their journey at the BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024, set to take place in Copenhagen from September 25 to 29. The tournament will feature a $425,000 prize pool and a spot in the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024.