Dec 01, 2014 south korean league of legends team samsung white won the season 4 world championship in october, and the broadcast was one of the biggest sporting events of the year. As the stakes rose last week, viewership for the event on the main riot games twitch channel also increased. Last years league of legends world championship was broadcast live in 19 languages and attracted 99. Dec 02, 2014 league of legends world championship s finals viewership falls yearonyear overall unique viewers peaked at 27 million at this years world championship s final, marking a decrease of five. Not only arenas in paris, brussels, london and berlin were filled completely but also new records regarding viewership numbers were set. Professional tournaments began in 2011 with the season 1 world championship at dreamhack in jonkoping, sweden. League of legends esports finals watched by 32 million.
At every stage, viewership on the main riot games twitch channel kept pace with or exceeded totals from the 2017 world championship. League of legends competition involves professional gamers of the multiplayer online battle arena moba game, league of legends, published in 2009 by riot games. One world championship, 32 million viewers league of legends. The league of legends world championship brought in more than 100 million viewers, including a peak of 44 million concurrent viewers, during the competitions final round on november 10.
Worlds season 1 leaguepedia league of legends esports wiki. Two years after permanently banning him from league of legends, game developer riot games changed course and unleashed tyler tyler1 steinkamp to the world at its biggest domestic event of the year. Additionally, the league of legends world championship in 2016 stands as having the second highest viewership of any esports tournament, with. According to espn 1, there were 43 million viewers who watched the championship. League of legends final surpasses 2017 world championship. In short, were beyond humbled by your passion for and commitment to league of legends. League of legends world championships finals viewership. It goes without saying that the 2015 league of legends world championships were big, but according to riot it was significantly bigger than last year.
Season 3 world championship sk telecom t1s first world championship. League of legends season 3 finals drew 32m total viewers. Despite coming so close, europe and north america once again left disappointed while invictus gaming brought china its firstever summoners cup. League of legends 2015 world championship broke a bunch of. While some will argue that this tournament should hold the same value. League of legends gets more viewers than super bowl. Many summoners will thrive, but only one team will earn the title of season 1. Chinas audience is much bigger than nas china is the biggest lol region in the world.
Go back to november, and viewership numbers from the league of legends world championship finals held in south korea and also hosted by the games publisher, riot games showed that. Nov 07, 2019 the summoners cup, the trophy given to the world s best league of legends team, is awarded at 2017 world championship at beijing national stadium. Its falsely nacentric to assume the loss of na viewers would constitute anything approaching a net loss, stacked against the huge gain of chinese viewers. More than 80 million people watched the worlds 2017 semifinals new, 1 comment competitive league of legends had a good year, and riot has an infographic to remind you about it. With millions of viewers tuning in to watch teams battle it out for the famous summoners cup and thousands of people attending the stadium, theres no denying its popularity. Group stage teams are divided into two groups of four. Over 8 million viewers tuned in to the season 2 world championship. One of the reasons for the massive increase in viewership this year is likely due to a chinese team being in finals, due to leagues massive. The season one world championship is the conclusion of the first league of legends competitive season. Nov 11, 2019 worlds is the culmination of the league of legends season and is arguably the most prestigious tournament in esports, achieving nearly 100 million viewers for last years final in south korea. Ever since its birth in 2011, the league of legends world championship tournament has become one of the most watched esport events in the world. Gamepedias league of legends esports wiki covers tournaments, teams, players, and personalities in league of legends.
The season one world championship is the conclusion of the first league of legends competitive season overview format. But other platforms, like youtube, douyu, and longzhu, also brought in in over 8 million viewers. The league of legends season 3 world championship was was watched by over 32 million fans worldwide, as south koreas sk telecom t1 earned the summoners cup in front of a soldout staples center. Rlcs season 5 world championship detailed viewers stats. Dec 10, 2015 36 million viewers tuned in to the finals alone. Jun 22, 2011 with the league of legends season one championship over and done with, riot games has announced that the events live coverage drew more than 1. Nov 20, 20 the league of legends season 3 world championship was was watched by over 32 million fans worldwide, as south koreas sk telecom t1 earned the summoners cup in front of a soldout staples center. Dec 11, 2015 during the world championship 2015 worlds league of legends showed once again that it is by far and away simply the best, when it comes to spectator interest. The summoners cup, the trophy given to the worlds best league of legends team, is awarded at 2017 world championship at beijing national stadium.
It was the third iteration of the annual league of legends world championship and the last one not to be formally titled after the year it took place. Missouri this weekend for one of the biggest annual esports events in. The average concurrent viewership for this one was at 591,563, obviously super impressive. Rocket league world championship to air during espn.
League of legends season 2 championships most watched esports. With the league of legends season one championship over and done with, riot games has announced that the events live coverage drew more than 1. The 2019 world championship final between g2 esports and funplus phoenix was the most anticipated match in league of legends history. League of legends season 3 world championship is the most watched esports event in history, according to riot, which develops the multiplayer game riot posted an update on the official blog. The season one championship was a competitive event to bring season one of league of legends to a close. League of legends season 2 championships most watched esports event of all time riot claims over 1. The 2018 league of legends season has come to a close. Additionally, the event featured the most diverse meta of any previous world championship with with 99 champions picked or banned. Season one championship league of legends wiki fandom.
The 2019 world championship even set a world record by reaching four million peak viewers during the tournaments semifinal matchup between g2 esports and t1. The numbers shattered the previous records for any esports event. How many people watched the league of legends world. The 2018 league of legends world finals had nearly 100 million. Worlds 2019 has gathered 3 million 985 thousand peak viewers. Having the finals be at chinese prime time increased viewer count, rather then lowering it. This esports giant draws in more viewers than the super bowl, and its. League of legends season 1 world championship youtube. Apr 14, 2019 go back to november, and viewership numbers from the league of legends world championship finals held in south korea and also hosted by the games publisher, riot games showed that.
The origins of the league of legends world championship. Summer finals, as well a win at the 2019 midseason invitational. Worlds 2018 200 million viewers at once esports charts. The history of the first league of legends world championship part 1 duration.
The 2019 world championship even set a world record by reaching four million peak viewers during the tournaments semifinal matchup between g2. The 20 world championship final was watched over twitch by over 32 million people, with a peak of 8. League of legends gets more viewers than super bowlwhats. The season 3 world championship was won by sk telecom t1 k with the roster of lee faker sanghyeok, jung impact eonyeong, chae piglet gwangjin, bae bengi seongwoong, lee poohmandu jeonghyeon, and coach kim kkoma junggyun. Nov 19, 20 the season 3 world championship for league of legends set new viewership records for competition in riot games multiplayer online battle arena title, with more than 32 million people watching the. The league of legends world championship included teams from. South korean league of legends team samsung white won the season 4 world championship in october, and the broadcast was one of the biggest sporting events of the year. League of legends world championships had 334 million. The dynamic live broadcast unfolded in front of a soldout crowd of 10,000 fans and was made available in different languages. Pages that were modified between april 2014 and june 2016 are adapted from information taken from. League of legends 32 million people watched the league of legends championship series season 3 world finals at peak, 8. League of legends worlds 2019 final beats fortnite to. Nov 01, 2018 the season one championship stands as the beta test of what would eventually become the league of legends world championship. League of legends world championship knocks viewership.
Oct 22, 2012 league of legends season 2 championships most watched esports event of all time riot claims over 1. Detailed viewers statistics of rlcs season 5 world championship, rocket league. The season 3 world championship for league of legends set new viewership records for competition in riot games multiplayer online battle arena title, with more than 32 million people watching the. Teams compete for the champion title, the 70pound summoners cup, and a multimilliondollar championship prize. Both teams entered the series as the reigning champions of their respective regions with the tremendous expectations from their fans.
League of legends world championship is a key event in the world of esports, which annually sets new records and pushes the entire industry forward. May 10, 2019 additionally, the league of legends world championship in 2016 stands as having the second highest viewership of any esports tournament, with 43 million unique viewers worldwide. The north american league of legends championship series lcs moved into its franchise system, bringing in first time sponsors like state farm. With 14 of league of legends top teams taking part, it was korean organisation sk telecom t1 who were crowned champions, taking home both the summoners. The match up between europes g2 esports and chinas funplus phoenix in the league of legends worlds final 2019 had an average of 21. Worlds is the culmination of the league of legends season and is arguably the most prestigious tournament in esports, achieving nearly 100 million viewers for last years final in. The championship has managed to increase all three key indicators. From its introduction, it quickly became one of the most popular. Pages modified between june 2016 and september 2017 are adapted from information taken from. Just as a little fun fact, the average amount of viewers who watched the nba championship in 2016 was 20. The league of legends season 2 world championship live. Overall, the 2019 season is definitely the most successful in the history league of legends world championship series. During the world championship 2015 worlds league of legends showed once again that it is by far and away simply the best, when it comes to spectator interest.
The 2019 world championship consisted of 120 games across berlin, madrid, and paris, and fans across the world watched more than 1 billion hours of content during the 5 weeks of competition. The exact prize pool for the league of legends 2018 world championship has not yet been determined. The group stage of the league of legends world championship has come to a close. Riot games taps john needham as league of legends global. League of legends world championship tyler1s road to. The audience for esports is expanding, and the viewership numbers provided by riot games provides stark evidence of this.
Jun 08, 2018 league of legends world championship prize pool. League of legends world championships finals viewership falls yearonyear overall unique viewers peaked at 27 million at this years world championships final, marking a decrease of five. Cup and earning the title of league of legends world champion. The tournament has been praised for its ceremonial performances, while receiving attention worldwide due to its mu. League of legends season 1 world championship semi finals epik gamer vs fnaticmsi second game by tropxgaming. Lolfirst organizations like cloud9, team solomid, and 100 thieves all closed major funding rounds, introducing big name investors like drake to the industry. Ranking the league of legends world championship finals.
Started in 2011, the tournament has seen several changes over the years, in terms of prize money, host destinations, competing teams and accessibility for fans, with the everincreasing demand for league of legends action only helping to ensure that the event will continue to grow in the future. This is the second highest total generated by a single day of league of legends competition this year, surpassed only by the league of legends championship series lcs spring finals for europe and north america on april 8 at 1. League of legends world championship concurrent viewers. League of legends championship finals viewers number 202018. The figures show a tremendous leap in league of legends viewers in the past year. Viewers will be treated to 12 hours of esports action beginning at noon et featuring madden, formula 1, nba 2k, rocket league, and an apex legends tournament that will feature athletes. Dec 10, 2015 it goes without saying that the 2015 league of legends world championships were big, but according to riot it was significantly bigger than last year. With the league of legends season one championship over and. Nov 20, 20 league of legends season 3 world championship is the most watched esports event in history, according to riot, which develops the multiplayer game riot posted an update on the official blog. Statistics of matches, teams, languages and platforms. The world championship reached its peak daily viewership on oct. League of legends season 1 world championship 5th place match gamed. The 2020 league of legends esports season will launch in late january.
To put those numbers in context, the season 2 world championship was watched by 8. The league of legends season 2 world championship live from. League of legends world championships had 334 million viewers. Two years after permanently banning him from league of legends, game developer riot games changed course and unleashed tyler tyler1 steinkamp to. Only eight teams remain in contention for one of the most coveted trophies in esports. Teams compete for the champion title, the 70pound 32kilogram summoners cup, and a multimilliondollar championship prize. League of legends esports schedule, standings, format. The season one championship will mark the official end to season one and will be followed by an off season. League of legends lol was introduced to gamers around the world by riot games in. The league of legends world championship is the annual professional league of legends world championship tournament hosted by riot games and is the culmination of each season. The biggest esports finals from 2018, ranked by viewership. The tournament set the new record for the maximum number of viewers at once back in the playinn stage, after which time after time attracting new users. It was an event hosted in at dreamhack in jonkoping, sweden. More than 80 million people watched the worlds 2017.
Dec 17, 2019 the match up between europes g2 esports and chinas funplus phoenix in the league of legends worlds final 2019 had an average of 21. Finally we arrive at the biggest esport finals of 2018. League of legends championships viewers 2018 statista. The 2019 world championship consisted of 120 games across berlin, madrid, and paris, and fans watched more than 1 billion hours of content during the competition. League of legends esports events bring in more viewers than competing leagues, and the 10yearold game itself is still one of the most played titles in. Over 140,000 viewers streamed the intel extreme masters exhibition matches, and we. Riot games hosted the league of legends 2015 world championship over the month of october this year, and as expected, the huge event broke tons of.
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