World Cup 2024 action and the Road to London excitement are electrifying esports fans, powered by AOC’s cutting-edge AGON technology. In an exhilarating display of competitive spirit, League of Legends Worlds 2024 has shattered viewership records, with both individual matches and co-streamers racking up jaw-dropping numbers.
The opening day of the World Cup 2024 soared to over 14.2 million hours watched, marking a staggering 52.7% increase compared to last year’s figures! The Swiss phase has brought a remarkable surge in audience engagement, boasting a 60% increase in average spectators when compared to the play-in phase.
Amidst these incredible statistics, peak online viewership escalated by an astonishing 96% between stages—last year, that figure stood at 50%. According to Esports Charts, the South Korean juggernauts, and reigning 2023 World Champions, T1, dominated the Swiss stage with peak viewership numbers reaching 2.8 million during their electrifying matchup against Top Esports. They also garnered 2.5 million viewers during the clash with VLG and 2.3 million against PNG.
But let’s not overlook the impact of co-streamers, who are proving to be critical players in this vibrant landscape. British streamer Caedrel outshone even the major broadcasts by amassing an impressive 2.92 million hours watched on his Twitch channel last weekend, eclipsing Riot’s official Twitch stream, which pulled in 2.17 million, and acclaimed streamer Ibai with 1.82 million.
Riot’s official stream logged a hefty airtime of 44 hours and 50 minutes, while Caedrel nailed down 28 hours and 15 minutes on his channel. Expressing his gratitude, Caedrel remarked, “Mega pace for the World Cup. I appreciate all of you who came to the creeks and hung out together. It’s always absolutely amazing how many people tune in. It’s completely impossible to sign up—ah, I don’t know how I can thank you enough!”
In terms of concurrent viewership, Esports Charts highlighted that Caedrel attracted over 227,400 concurrent viewers during the gripping G2 versus Weibo match, while German streamer Tolkin set a personal best with more than 51,300 spectators cheering him on in that same contest.
The overall takeaway is clear: The 2024 World Championship is outpacing last year’s event in viewership, with even more remarkable spikes in various language segments! Notably, Portuguese-language streams have experienced impressive growth. With paiN Gaming advancing to the Swiss Stage, there was a fantastic surge of 100,000 additional spectators, resulting in a jaw-dropping 230% increase compared to last year.
As we continue this thrilling journey through the World Cup, one thing is certain: esports is evolving, and fans are here for the exciting ride!
