VALORANT’s Inaugural Kickoff Tournament Achieves Impressive Viewership
The partnership era of VALORANT is off to a hot start, with its inaugural kickoff tournament already breaking records in terms of viewership. The grand final match between Fnatic and LOUD has reached a peak viewership of at least 1.156 million viewers, making it the second-most-watched match in VALORANT’s history, according to Esports Charts.
Viewership Soars in Thrilling Contest
During map two of the VCT LOCK//IN grand final, the match between Fnatic and LOUD captivated audiences, surpassing the previous match peak of 883K. The intense showdown between these two teams has captured the attention of fans, solidifying its place as one of the most-viewed matches in VALORANT’s history.
Continued Growth of VALORANT Viewer Numbers
The achievement of surpassing one million peak viewers continues to grow as the LOUD vs. Fnatic final at VCT LOCK//IN becomes the seventh match to reach this milestone. This tournament marks only the second time that two matches in one tournament have exceeded one million peak viewership.
Brazilian Powerhouse Emerges
LOUD, despite entering the VALORANT esports scene in 2022, has quickly risen to become one of the most-watched teams in the game. This match marks the third time that LOUD has exceeded one million peak viewership. Fnatic, too, has made its mark in the million-viewer club, with Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov achieving this feat twice at Champions 2021 with Gambit.
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