One of the biggest Teamfight Tactics global events, held online from November 8 to 11, became the game’s second-most popular tournament and the top esports event involving professional players in terms of peak concurrent viewership.
The Magic n Mayhem Tactician’s Crown featured a $470,000 prize pool and brought together the world’s top 40 competitors. Japan’s title, representing ZETA DIVISION, emerged as the champion on the final day, earning the $150,000 grand prize and cementing his status as the Magic n Mayhem Champion.
This tournament reached a peak viewership of 169,300 during Round 6 of the Grand Final, where title secured the crown. He was one of two finalists to win two rounds, alongside Midfeed from Vietnam, who ultimately finished fourth overall. The event is now the second-most popular in TFT history, trailing only the Twitch Rivals Teamfight Tactics Showdown. It also became the most-watched event featuring only pro players, surpassing last year’s Runeterra Reforged Championship.
Key Changes and Stats
- Format Updates: The first two days focused on eliminations, with lobbies reshuffled every two games. This increased the number of matches played, helping the event surpass 1.5 million hours watched.
- Expanded Participation: The player count rose from 32 to 40 to address underrepresentation in certain regions, boosting the prize pool from $456,000 to $470,000.
Vietnam played a major role in the event’s success. The country’s viewers contributed nearly 70,000 peak viewers—a 192% increase compared to the Runeterra Reforged Championship—thanks to a doubling of Vietnamese participants to four. Vietnamese channels also dominated broadcasting stats, with Em Chè, a pro player and APAC qualifier participant, among the leading streamers.
Viewer Engagement
Fans could participate in a Pick’Em prediction contest, with prizes like icons, emotes, eggs, and exclusive skins for champions like Orianna and Akali. While this didn’t drastically boost viewership, it helped retain audience interest and contributed to strong hours-watched numbers.
Conclusion
The Magic n Mayhem Tactician’s Crown was a success, driven by changes that reflected community feedback and improved the competitive structure. It also brought fresh attention to Set 12 and reinforced the commitment of fans to TFT’s competitive scene.
