After playing second fiddle to League of Legends and assorted tactical shooters in February, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang made a triumphant return in the following month, reclaiming the top spot in the rankings. A significant contributing factor to this resurgence was the launch of various regional leagues, with one name consistently standing out, as detailed below.
The data presented excludes statistics from Chinese live-streaming platforms due to the unreliability of the public metrics provided.
Games such as Valorant and Counter-Strike 2 continued to capture attention, fueled by the excitement of major events like the VCT 2024: Masters Madrid and the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. Notably, Overwatch maintained its popularity in South Korea, with one of its competitions emerging as a favorite among Korean-speaking audiences.
MOST POPULAR TOURNAMENTS OF MARCH 2024
Leading the pack is the MPL Indonesia Season 13. The crown jewel of the discipline’s regional events, which has consistently dominated headlines as the year’s most popular esports tournament thus far. Surpassing its initial figures, particularly during the Week 4 clash between Alter Ego and RRQ Hoshi, it underscores Indonesia’s significant market presence within the game’s esports landscape. With the top two teams advancing to the brand-new Mid Season Cup boasting a record-breaking $3,000,000 prize pool. The highest in MLBB history and the first to exceed seven figures. Fans can anticipate even more thrilling action and increased viewership in the upcoming stages.
Following closely is the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, which shattered several records. Dispelling concerns about the discipline’s decline following its transition to the new game, CS2. Notably, Natus Vincere secured the first Major trophy in the CS2 era, edging past FaZe Clan in a thrilling Grand Final, with the event garnering 1.8M PV, making it the third most popular event in Counter-Strike history.
The VCT 2024: Masters Madrid takes the third spot, making waves as the most popular competition in the discipline’s history. The intense Grand Final showdown between Sentinels and Gen.G, extending to the fifth map, culminated in Sentinels’ victory—its first international LAN win in nearly three years—setting the stage for a potential golden era for Valorant, with new regions and teams poised to challenge the established elite.
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Ranking fourth is the LCK Spring 2024, maintaining its podium position from the previous month’s list. The clash between T1 and Gen.G in Week 7 garnered 1.04M PV, while their January encounter drew over 1.1M PV, marking a milestone in LoL esports history across all regional leagues. With the ongoing Playoffs concluding on April 7, there’s a strong possibility of this competition featuring prominently in the April rankings.
Closing the top five is another Valorant tournament, the VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff, which amassed 823K PV during the Grand Final between cross-Americas rivals Sentinels and LOUD. Their fierce clashes, coupled with Sentinels’ victory in the summit clash, propelled this event to become the most popular regional event ever in the discipline.
TOP ESPORTS EVENTS AMONG ENGLISH VIEWERS—MARCH 2024
Among English viewers, four of the aforementioned competitions maintain their positions in the rankings. At the pinnacle is the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, which drew 1.03M PV during the Grand Final showdown between NAVI and FaZe.
In second place is the VCT 2024: Masters Madrid, with 947.6K PV during the title decider, where Sentinels secured their fourth consecutive title in B-Tier and above tournaments. The VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff takes third place. As the North American esports organization once again clinched victory in the summit clash against LOUD with a 3:2 win. Notably, the most popular match among English audiences occurred during the victors’ all-American Semifinals encounter against NRG Esports.
The LCS Spring 2024 secures the fourth spot, accruing 208.6K PV during the Grand Final between Team Liquid and FlyQuest, with Team Liquid emerging victorious with a 3:1 scoreline. Lastly, the LCK Spring 2024 rounds off the list after attracting 208.6K English viewers during the March 9 clash between powerhouse rivals T1 and Gen.G.
TOP ESPORTS EVENTS AMONG KOREAN VIEWERS—MARCH 2024
Claiming the top spot in popularity among Korean viewers is the LCK Spring 2024, which garnered 494.2K PV during the Grand Final. Following closely is the VCT 2024: Masters Madrid, captivating 74.2K PV during the summit clash. With viewers in the Far East eager to witness whether Sentinels would end their drought or if Gen.G would make South Korea proud by clinching the title and making history as one of the few Valorant international LAN tournament winners.
The CK CL Spring 2024 secures the third position, with nearly 22K PV among Korean audiences, primarily attracted by Rekkles’ debut for T1. Another LoL tournament, the LPL Spring 2024, ranks fifth, with Korean and Japanese audiences regularly tuning in to witness the success of Chinese teams in the league.
Following is the Overwatch Champions Series 2024 – Stage 1 Korea, demonstrating the discipline’s enduring popularity in the Asian nation. While Overwatch has become a niche sport in recent years, the Overwatch World Cup 2023 showcased its ability to draw audiences when executed effectively.
TOP TWITCH ESPORTS CHANNELS—MARCH 2024
Similar to the previous month, more than half of the top-five leaderboard comprises community casters, predominantly focusing on the two popular FPS segments. Leading the pack is the official Twitch PGL channel, which live-streamed the Copenhagen Major, reaffirming the unwavering support for the discipline regardless of external factors.
Two prominent names in the Counter-Strike streaming community, Gaules and ohnePixel, claim the third and fifth spots respectively. Both streamed the first Major in the CS2 era. With the Brazilian platform megastar overcoming initial challenges to co-cast his favorite esport, proving his value yet again.
The remaining two spots are occupied by Valorant. With Sentinels’ tarik covering all his team’s matches across multiple tournaments, significantly contributing to the record set at the VCT 2024: Masters Madrid. The official Valorant channel concludes the standings, highlighting the game’s promising start this year across various tiers and regions.
