Free Fire World Championship Crowns Fluxo in Spectacular Rio Showdown
The Free Fire World Series 2024 reached its thrilling conclusion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, transforming the city into the epicenter of mobile esports from November 8 to 24. Hosted at Rio Centro Convention and Carioca Arena, the tournament delivered an electrifying spectacle that kept global audiences on the edge of their seats.
Fluxo emerged victorious, clinching their second consecutive world championship in a nail-biting finish that saw them triumph over RRQ Kazu by a razor-thin margin of just three points. The Brazilian team’s remarkable performance mirrored their dominant 2023 victory, where they secured the title with an impressive 17-point lead.
The championship
The championship not only solidified Brazil’s standing in the esports world but also tied the nation with Thailand as the most successful in Free Fire World Series history, with three global titles. Fluxo’s victory came with a substantial $300,000 prize, while RRQ Kazu took home $150,000 as runners-up.
Viewership metrics told an equally compelling story. The tournament peaked at 751,200 concurrent viewers during the sixth round of the Grand Finals. With a dramatic moment that saw Fluxo clinch victory in their third Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, dramatically overturning RRQ Kazu’s seemingly certain win.
The event showcased impressive global engagement, accumulating 9.2 million hours watched over 36 hours of competition. Brazilian teams dominated the top ranks, with paiN Gaming and Corinthians joining Fluxo in the top ten. Thailand was also well-represented, with three teams making the final leaderboard, including Buriram United Esports securing third place.
Compared to the 2023 championship, the tournament saw significant viewership growth. Brazilian audience engagement surged by 51% in watch time and 69% in peak viewership. Indonesian viewers also demonstrated increased interest, with watch time and peak concurrent viewership climbing 45.7% and 121.2%, respectively.
the second-most-watched event
The championship stood as the second-most-watched event in the Free Fire World Series history, trailing only the 2021 Singapore tournament. It solidified its place among the top ten most-watched international mobile esports competitions, with Brazilian audiences driving much of the excitement.
The tournament’s success comes at a crucial time for Free Fire, signaling a potential resurgence in mobile esports popularity. With the introduction of a mid-season international championship and plans for the Esports World Cup’s return in 2025, the game appears poised to reclaim its position as a leading force in the mobile gaming competitive scene.
Regions like Brazil, Indonesia, and Thailand continue to be pivotal in driving the game’s global esports momentum, demonstrating the truly international appeal of mobile competitive gaming.
