League of Legends has reached unprecedented heights with the broadcast of Worlds 2023 on Twitch. The tournament’s finals saw T1 emerge as champions, with Faker becoming a four-time world champion. Not only did this victory captivate fans, but the broadcast itself also broke records, attracting a staggering peak of 6.4 million concurrent viewers. This makes it the most-watched esports tournament in history, solidifying League of Legends’ position as a giant in the esports industry.
The success of Worlds 2023 is evident in the viewership numbers across multiple language broadcasts. The Korean, English, and Vietnamese broadcasts all set new records during the first match of the finals. This achievement is unparalleled and sets a high bar for other esports tournaments to strive for.
To put this into perspective, the most-watched CS:GO Major, PGL Stockholm 2021, reached a peak of 2.7 million viewers, while the Call of Duty League Championship peaked at just under 300,000 viewers. These numbers highlight the immense popularity and enduring appeal of League of Legends as a video game and an esports phenomenon.
Worlds 2023 not only showcased the strength of League of Legends as an esports event but also reaffirmed its status as a long-standing and dominant esports game. With such impressive viewership numbers, it is clear that League of Legends shows no signs of fading away. Its continued success and dedicated fanbase make it difficult for any other game to surpass its influence in the esports world.
T1’s remarkable performance and victory in Worlds 2023 further solidified their position as world champions. This tournament once again proves that League of Legends reigns supreme and continues to rise above the competition. Will there ever be a game that can dethrone League of Legends? Only time will tell, but Worlds 2023 serves as a testament to the game’s 14-year reign in the world of esports.
Source: DOTESPORTS
