G2 Esports Makes History with Record-Breaking Viewership at League of Legends World Championship
G2 Esports has secured a spot in the League of Legends World Championship finals after defeating SK Telecom T1 in an epic showdown. However, their victory is not the only cause for celebration. The series garnered nearly four million peak viewers, making it the most-watched game in the history of esports, according to analytical service Esports Charts.
The G2 vs. SKT matchup reached a peak viewership of 3,985,787 across multiple platforms including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, AfreecaTV, Garena Live, and Naver. YouTube had the highest number of viewers, with almost two million tuning in to watch the final game.
This incredible achievement surpasses the previous record set by Epic Games’ Fortnite World Cup, which had just over two million concurrent viewers. It was anticipated that this semifinals matchup between G2 and SKT, two powerhouses from different regions, would set new records, and it certainly did not disappoint.
The clash between G2 and SKT is already being hailed as one of the greatest battles in League of Legends history. It pitted the unstoppable force of Korea’s perennial champions against the best team the West has ever seen. In the end, G2 emerged victorious, showcasing exceptional gameplay that impressed both fans and analysts.
Now, all eyes are on the upcoming finals match between G2 and China’s FunPlus Phoenix, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 10. If G2 manages to win, they will make history by winning every major tournament this year, including the 2019 LEC Spring and Summer splits, MSI 2019, and Worlds 2019.
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