The BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024 was a standout event in the BLAST Premier series, setting new viewership records and featuring some of the most thrilling matches of the year for Counter-Strike. Esports Charts, in partnership with GG.BET, highlights key moments from this record-breaking tournament. Special thanks go to DATA.BET for their role in gathering game statistics.
In addition to fan-favorite teams like NAVI, G2, and FaZe, certain organizations saw their viewership spike due to compelling player narratives. Notably, Snax, a legendary figure in Counter-Strike, claimed his first trophy since rejoining the tier-1 scene, and G2 Esports secured a long-awaited victory in 2024. Esports Charts showcases the most popular players based on several metrics, including the most bet-on and the most mentioned in Twitch Chat.
NAVI’s jL emerged as a fan-favorite for betting, with the Lithuanian star attracting the highest betting amounts, although more fans placed bets on NiKo and m0nesy. Snax, meanwhile, dominated Twitch Chat mentions, with over 29.8K references during the event, despite being one of the lower performers. His legendary status and return to high-level play fueled his popularity.
The event’s MVP was m0nesy of G2 Esports, excelling in multiple categories such as Open Frags and AWP Frags. NiKo, his teammate, also performed strongly, tying for first in HE kills and finishing second in Wallbangs. FaZe players frozen, ropz, and broky also ranked highly in several categories.
Team comebacks were another major highlight, with NAVI mounting impressive turnarounds against G2 Esports, driving viewership to record-breaking levels. One comeback during the grand final between NAVI and G2 even reached 887K concurrent viewers. G2 ultimately won the series 3-1, securing the event’s peak viewership.
Teams like Vitality and Astralis also shone in specific areas, such as pistol rounds and eco rounds, adding further excitement to this already thrilling tournament.