The Valorant Champions 2024 tournament has concluded, establishing itself as the second most-watched world championship in the history of Riot Games’ tactical shooter.
This year’s event also secured its position as the fourth most-watched esports tournament overall, reflecting the game’s growing popularity and the success of the competition.
EDward Gaming Crowned Champions
The tournament saw EDward Gaming (EDG) claim the title of world champions after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Team Heretics in the grand final held on August 25. The event, hosted in South Korea, drew significant attention, despite concerns over viewer numbers due to time zone differences.
Audience Numbers and Rankings
According to Esports Charts, Valorant Champions 2024 reached a peak of 1,412,588 viewers, surpassing last year’s numbers and making it the second most-watched Valorant world championship.
This marks a notable increase from the 2023 edition, which peaked at 1,291,045 viewers—a significant drop from the 2022 tournament that reached a record 1,687,848 viewers.
While the 2024 edition didn’t surpass the all-time high set in 2022, it shows a recovery in viewership compared to the previous year. It’s important to note that these figures do not include viewership from the Chinese market, suggesting that the actual audience could be even larger.
KangKang Shines as MVP
In the grand final, EDward Gaming’s KangKang stood out as the MVP of the series, achieving an impressive 111 kills across five maps and setting a new record. His performance was instrumental in EDG’s victory, further solidifying the team’s dominance in the competitive Valorant scene.
Global Impact
Valorant Champions 2024 now ranks as the fourth most-watched tournament in the history of professional Valorant, behind only VCT LOCK IN 2023, Valorant Champions 2022, and the VCT Masters in Madrid. The event’s success in viewership highlights the growing interest in Valorant as a major esports title.
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