PGL Majors in Stockholm, Antwerp, and Copenhagen are ranked the top three highest viewership numbers in Counter-Strike tournaments history, according to escharts.com.
Bucharest - April 10, 2024 - PGL has officially established the top three records for peak viewership in the history of Counter-Strike. Leading the charge, the PGL Major Stockholm 2021 captivated a staggering 2,748,434 peak viewers number, setting an unprecedented benchmark in CS viewership. In second place sits the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, which held its ground with an impressive 2,113,610 peak viewers, followed closely by the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, which drew a peak audience of 1,853,954.
Source: escharts.com
At PGL, we are immensely proud to host the events with the highest peak viewership in the history of Counter-Strike, one of the most important players in the esports industry.
At the end of the Copenhagen Major, the showdown between FaZe Clan and NAVI was nothing short of epic, stretching over all three maps and showcasing a thrilling exchange of wins on each other's map picks. FaZe Clan encountered a hiccup on Ancient, trailing at 9:13. At the same time, NAVI faced a crushing defeat on Mirage with a scoreline of 2:13. The decisive battle on Inferno saw NAVI take control, dominating FaZe Clan with a final score of 13:3. The peak viewership of the tournament was reached during this nail-biting finale, highlighting the global appeal and excitement that PGL majors consistently deliver.
The PGL CS RMR 2024 established a new record and has been crowned as the most-watched RMR event in the history of Counter-Strike. Among the European RMR events, RMR B emerged as the most viewed, amassing 8.84 million hours watched. This achievement establishes RMR B as the most-watched RMR event ever and marks it as the only RMR event to surpass the 8 million hours watched milestone. The viewership for this year’s European RMRs was remarkably high, with RMR A setting a new record for the highest average viewership in the history of Counter-Strike RMR events.
These achievements underscore PGL's commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging esports content to a global audience. The success of these tournaments not only reflects the growing popularity of Counter-Strike as a premier competitive esport but also highlights PGL's ability to produce and host events that captivate millions of fans worldwide.
PGL will continue its journey as an independent Tournament Organizer with a clear focus on the future. During the 2025-2026 period, we are dedicated to innovating and elevating the esports experience and significantly expanding our viewership. Our passion for innovation and commitment to the esports community will guide us to new heights, ensuring PGL continues to be a trendsetter in global esports events.