The 2025 Esports World Cup reached 750 million broadcast viewers overall, according to the event organizers. It also generated 340 million hours watched online and peaked at 7.5 million concurrent viewers during the League of Legends finals.

What that means

  • 750 million viewers is the broad broadcast reach figure for the event.
  • 340 million hours watched refers to total online watch time across the competition.
  • 7.5 million concurrent viewers is the peak at one moment during the LoL finals.

Why numbers vary

Different reports use different metrics, so you may see multiple figures for the same event. Some sources emphasize total broadcast viewers, while others focus on peak concurrent viewers or hours watched.

Quick context

The event also drew more than 3 million visitors in person at Riyadh Boulevard, making it a major live and online esports festival.