What was the biggest Esports Event of 2024

In 2024, two groundbreaking esports tournaments reshaped the global landscape: the League of Legends World Championship 2024 and the inaugural Esports World Cup. These events elevated esports to unprecedented heights, showcasing unparalleled talent, captivating storylines, and record-breaking statistics like never before. They became headline topics for millions worldwide, ultimately revealing the limitless potential of esports.

Among them, League of Legends World Championship 2024 was the biggest esports event of the year. It happened at the O2 Arena in London, with the grand final breaking the viewership records with a peak of 6.9 million concurrent viewers during the grand finals. Fans witnessed the unforgettable final as T1 defeated Bilibili Gaming in a nail-biting 3-2 series.

The legendary Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok finally won the fifth World Championship title and got his second Finals MVP in his legendary career, putting him beyond doubt as the greatest ever in League of Legends history. The championship was about numbers alone; it was a cultural and competitive celebration of why it would remain the crown jewel in esports.

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The Esports World Cup 2024 fell short in viewership but remarkable in its own right as it was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the feature of 23 tournaments across 22 games that included a record-breaking prize pool of $62.5 million, the highest ever in esports history. So big and so diverse-featured games that made competitive gaming gain ground on a global scale.

While both events left a significant mark on 2024, the League of Legends World Championship's unrivaled viewer engagement and iconic moments solidified its status as the year’s standout esports spectacle. Together, these events have propelled esports further into mainstream recognition, setting an exciting precedent for the future.