The Evolution of Esports Organizations in 2024: A Year of Records and Transformations
The esports landscape witnessed unprecedented growth in 2024, with major organizations achieving remarkable milestones across multiple competitive titles. Leading the charge was T1, which made history by becoming the first organization to surpass 200 million viewing hours in a single year, marking a 48% increase from their previous performance.
The Elite Circle: Top 3 Organizations
T1: Continuing Their Dynasty
T1 maintained their position at the summit of esports for the third consecutive year, accumulating over 212 million watch hours. Their League of Legends division, led by the legendary Faker, delivered a memorable season culminating in both World Championship and Esports World Cup victories. The Korean fanbase proved instrumental, contributing over a third of T1’s total viewership – a figure that exceeded the annual viewership of several prominent organizations combined.
Team Liquid: Diversification Brings Success
Team Liquid secured second place with nearly 198 million watch hours, achieving a 70% growth through strategic expansion. Their successful entry into Mobile Legends: Bang Bang through acquisitions of established teams in Philippines and Indonesia paid immediate dividends. Their Dota 2 division captured their second International title, while their League of Legends team claimed an LCS split victory for the first time since 2019.
G2 Esports: European Excellence
G2 Esports claimed third place with 175 million watch hours, demonstrating remarkable 60% growth. They dominated the LEC, winning all three splits, while their Counter-Strike division captured the BLAST Premier World Final. Their Valorant team also established themselves as a major force in the Americas region.
Notable Achievements and Trends
Rise of Mobile Esports
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang emerged as a crucial factor in organizational success. Fnatic’s partnership with ONIC Esports propelled them into the top 5, while Rex Regum Qeon maintained their position through strong MLBB performance despite lacking major titles.
Geographic Diversity
The rankings reflected global competitive excellence, with organizations from various regions making their mark. Bilibili Gaming represented China with impressive League of Legends performances, while Team Spirit upheld Eastern European pride through success in multiple titles.
Multi-Game Success
Team Falcons exemplified the trend toward multi-game presence, fielding over 20 active rosters – a new industry record. Their Dota 2 team’s consistent performance and strategic moves in Counter-Strike, including the temporary acquisition of s1mple, highlighted their ambitious approach.
Top 10 Organizations by Watch Time (2024)
- T1: 212,826,597 hours
- Team Liquid: 198,255,676 hours
- G2 Esports: 175,410,191 hours
- Gen.G: 155,760,992 hours
- Fnatic: 143,361,088 hours
- Rex Regum Qeon: 127,945,350 hours
- Team Spirit: 108,995,215 hours
- Team Falcons: 90,285,784 hours
- Bilibili Gaming: 89,266,342 hours
- Natus Vincere: 80,647,542 hours
The year 2024 marked a turning point in esports organization development, with unprecedented viewership growth, strategic expansions into mobile esports, and record-breaking achievements across multiple competitive titles. The success of diverse organizations from different regions demonstrates the truly global nature of modern esports competition.
