What Was the Biggest Esports Title of 2024?

According to the latest reports, in terms of peak viewership, the number one video game played at the world’s biggest eSports competitions in 2024 was this famous blockbuster title that first burst onto the scene back in 2009.

It’s a multi-award-winning MOAB (multiplayer online battle arena) video game that was brought to you by a company called Riot Games. Can you guess what it is yet? If not, let’s dive straight in to discover what the biggest eSports title of 2024 was.

We will also be revealing the names of several other popular eSports games and some of the biggest upcoming eSports competitions of 2025.

Regarding viewership, which game was the biggest draw in eSports in 2024?

In terms of the number of people who watched live in person or online, the League of Legends (LoL) video game was the biggest eSports title in 2024. According to statistics, close to 7 million people watched the 2024 World Championships Final.

Here were the five biggest eSports titles last year in terms of viewership:

1. Game: League of Legends. Viewers: 6.86 million
2. Game: Mobile Legends – Bang Bang. Viewers: 4.13 million
3. Game: Counter-Strike. Viewers: 1.5 million
4. Game: Valorant. Viewers: 1.69 million
5. Game: Dota 2. Viewers: 1.51 million

Other popular games that were viewed more than any others at regional and international eSports events were Brawl Stars (1.1 million active viewers), PUBG Mobile (990,000), Fortnite (810,000), Arena of Valor (760,000), and Free Fire (750,000).

Is it possible to place wagers on professional eSports events?

Yes. It’s now possible to place wagers on professional eSports tournaments. To do so, you must be at least 18 years old and have an active iGaming account. An iGaming website is a real money betting site, such as an online bookmaker, online bingo or casino site.

Some of the top iGaming sites even stream live eSports events, meaning you can watch the action unfold as you place your bets.

When is the next major League of Legends eSports tournament?

The League of Legends (LoL) Worlds 2025 finals will likely take place in China from October to November (exact dates to be confirmed). A total of 17 teams are guaranteed to compete against each other (additional regional spots will also be added in 2025).

The LPL Split 1 tournament (also involving LoL) is already underway in China. This tourney kicked off on January 12 and will continue through to February.

There’s also the League of Legends LCK Cup 2025 in South Korea running from January 15 until February 2).

The LoL LCP Split 2025 competition in Taiwan is running from January 17 until February 23, and from January 18 until March 2, it’s the LEC Winter 2025 LoL competition in Germany.

Which other major eSports tournaments should all gaming enthusiasts know about in 2025?

Besides these regional League of Legends tournaments and the finals in October, some of the other major eSports competitions still to come in 2025 are The International 2025 (Dota 2), which is scheduled to run from September 4 – 10 in Singapore or Seattle, and the Fortnite World Cup 2025 in Los Angeles in July.

You also have the Valorant Champions 2025 in Paris, France, from September 1 until October 1, and then in South Korea in December (exact date TBC), it’s the PUBG Global Championship 2025.

Final thoughts

In addition to being able to live stream these events on a handful of trusted iGaming sites, you can also watch many of them on Twitch, YouTube, and several other trusted platforms.

If you decide to place a wager on any of these upcoming eSports competitions, always remember to stick to betting on legally permitted websites that trustworthy operators control and avoid signing up to unlicensed and unregulated sites at all costs.

Also, do plenty of research before betting on eSports teams by studying each team’s current form, previous results, and latest team news to give your wager the best chance of winning.