Even though the second leg of LoL Worlds 2024 has only just begun. The event has already hit nearly 3 million concurrent viewers at its peak, surpassing every other esports event of the year.
What makes this even more impressive is that it’s only the Swiss Stage, typically a phase with far less viewership than the high-stakes Finals. But in 2024, things are different.
Looking back at Worlds 2023, it wasn’t until the Knockout Stage—particularly the Quarterfinals and Semifinals—that viewership began nearing 3 million. According to Esports Charts.
However, the first day of the Swiss Stage at Worlds 2024 saw a peak of 2.8 million viewers. If this trend continues, this year’s championship could break major records, as it’s already leading viewership numbers for 2024.
In comparison, Worlds 2023’s Grand Final reached an incredible peak of over 6.4 million concurrent viewers. Making it the most-watched esports event in history, dwarfing other competitions. For instance, the recent BLAST Premier, where G2 won in CS2, only peaked at 900k viewers, despite being one of the biggest Counter-Strike events of the year.
League of Legends, though an older game, remains the most-watched esport by far, and that viewership is likely to grow with the 2024 season’s grand finale. A significant factor in this surge may not be just the event itself, but the popularity of co-streamers.
Influential figures like Caedrel, Ibai, and Baiano each drew over 100k viewers, often surpassing Riot’s official broadcast. Co-streaming has become the preferred way for many fans to enjoy these events.
