Day 1 of the M6 World Championship: Wildcard Stage Recap and Rising Popularity
The first day of the M6 World Championship Wildcard Stage featured two matches from each group in the Group Stage. These games have become some of the most-watched in recent editions, with significant support from Indonesian viewers driving this surge in popularity.
Wildcard Stage Results – Day 1
- Group B:
- RRQ Akira defeated The MongolZ 2:0.
- Insilio secured a 2:0 victory over Legion Esports, marking a strong debut for the Russian team in the M-series.
- Group A:
- DianFengYaoGuai narrowly beat Niightmare Esports 2:1, the only match where the losing team took a map.
- ULFHEDNAR dominated Geekay Esports 2:0.
The results aligned with pre-tournament expectations, with most games ending decisively.
Viewership and Impact
The match featuring RRQ Akira stood out, as this Brazilian roster represents the Indonesian esports organization RRQ, known for its iconic team RRQ Hoshi. Indonesian fans, renowned for their enthusiasm, contributed heavily to the viewership spike, doubling the peak concurrent viewers compared to the M5 Championship’s opening day.
Overall tournament statistics:
- Peak viewers (PV): +27% increase.
- Average online viewers: +21% increase.
- Portuguese-language PV: A staggering 2539% rise, fueled by RRQ Akira’s presence.
Despite shorter matches reducing total watch time compared to 2023, the championship is on track to challenge past records.
Popular Co-Streamers and Incentives
Top co-casters on Day 1 included R7 Tatsumaki, XINNN, and KB, all speaking Indonesian. Moonton, in collaboration with Esports Charts, incentivizes co-streamers with a $24,000 prize pool for the top 30 based on their HW accumulation. The leaderboard is publicly available on Esports Charts’ M6 page.
Looking Ahead
Esports Charts predicts record-breaking viewership by December 15, especially if Indonesian and Filipino teams reach the Grand Final. With a strong start, the M6 World Championship is set to become one of the most memorable Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournaments yet.
