The League of Legends World Championship 2024 Grand Final has cemented its place in esports history, drawing the largest live audience ever recorded for an esports event.
Held at the O2 Arena in London, this championship has not only pushed boundaries in viewership but also demonstrated why League of Legends is at the pinnacle of competitive gaming.
No matter where fans were watching from, or how deeply they understood League of Legends, the action-packed matches on display were enough to thrill any esports fan.
Worlds 2024 Final: T1 vs BLG
The spectacle began with an unforgettable opening ceremony, which reached an impressive peak of 4.2 million viewers—shattering the previous esports viewership record of 3.3 million set during the 2022 finals. The ceremony was electric, showcasing popular performances and creating an atmosphere that set the stage for a truly historic match.
Record-Breaking Final Showdown Between Bilibili Gaming and T1
The much-anticipated final series between T1 and Bilibili Gaming delivered all the drama fans could hope for. The event peaked at a staggering 6.94 million viewers during the decisive game of the best-of-five series.
This audience figure marks the first time since the 2022 championship that an esports tournament has surpassed the 6-million mark, solidifying this year’s finals as a groundbreaking moment in competitive gaming.
Throughout the match, both teams displayed phenomenal skill and strategy. Defending champions T1 faced intense competition, finding themselves down twice and fighting their way back to a fifth game in an incredible display of resilience.
With Faker leading the team, T1 managed to secure their fifth world title in a nail-biting 3:2 victory, underscoring Faker’s legacy as arguably the greatest player in League of Legends history.
Key Milestones and Global Viewership Highlights
The 2024 championship didn’t just break records—it redefined them across multiple regions and languages, highlighting the global reach and universal appeal of League of Legends.
- Vietnam’s Unprecedented Viewership: Vietnamese fans set a new esports viewership record with a peak of 1.11 million viewers, making Vietnamese the third Southeast Asian language to surpass the million-viewer milestone in professional gaming, following Indonesian and Tagalog.
- English-Language Viewership: English streams reached nearly 2 million viewers, beating last year’s numbers by over 8%, further proving the international appeal of the game.
- New Language Records: Portuguese, French, and Swedish streams also saw unprecedented viewer numbers, highlighting the tournament’s universal appeal. Additionally, Czech-language viewership set a new record with 297,000 peak viewers, surpassing the previous mark from the 2024 LCK Spring event.
- Massive Engagement in South Korea: T1’s journey in the finals led to a peak of 445,200 Korean viewers, as fans rallied to support their team’s pursuit of a historic fifth title.
The Legacy of Faker: An Unforgettable Performance
On social media and streaming platforms, Faker was the most-discussed player of the night. Known by many as the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) of League of Legends, he accumulated over 23,600 mentions in Twitch chat alone, with fans celebrating his every move.
The “GOAT” term itself appeared over 4,400 times, underscoring how deeply fans admire Faker’s skills and contributions to the game. In addition, the T1 team emote, riotllaT1, saw over 60,000 uses, nearly double that of any other emote during the broadcast, demonstrating the intense fan support for the team as they secured their victory.
Conclusion
The 2024 League of Legends World Championship has set new standards in esports viewership and fan engagement, underscoring the immense popularity of the game across the globe.
With T1’s thrilling win, Faker’s continued legacy, and countless records broken, this championship has proven to be a defining moment in esports history. Fans will remember this final not only for the action on stage but also for the way it united millions across continents to witness a landmark event in competitive gaming.
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