ESL Pro League Season 20 has set a new benchmark for viewership, with an impressive peak of 808,000 viewers, as revealed by Esports Charts. The grand final between NAVI and Eternal Fire was the highlight, attracting the largest audience of the tournament. Other heavily watched matches involved powerhouse teams such as G2, Team Spirit, MIBR, and Vitality, further driving the event’s average viewership to 173,000 across its broadcasts.
Spanning 157 hours of air time, the competition racked up over 27 million hours watched, marking a historic achievement in ESL Pro League history. This milestone surpasses the previous peak of 758,000 viewers, a record that had stood since ESL Pro League Season 14, another event where NAVI emerged victorious.
Held from September 3 to 22, 2024, in Malta, ESL Pro League Season 20 featured a total of 32 competing teams, all vying for a share of the $750,000 prize pool. The grand final was a closely contested battle, with NAVI ultimately edging out Eternal Fire in a 3-2 victory, securing their title. Additionally, Justinas “jL” Lekavicius delivered standout performances throughout the event, earning him the title of tournament MVP.
This record-breaking viewership highlights the increasing global interest in competitive Counter-Strike, with more fans tuning in than ever before to witness the excitement of these high-stakes matches. The success of ESL Pro League Season 20 underscores the growing significance of CS2 esports on a global scale.
