Top 10 Most Watched Esports Events of 2025
The 2025 esports season delivered record breaking viewership and unforgettable moments across various titles. Using data from Esports Charts, excluding Chinese viewership, Esports Insider ranks the top 10 most watched esports tournaments of 2025, dominated by League of Legends (LoL) and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).
1. LCK 2025 Season
Peak Viewers: 3.95M | Hours Watched: 196.4M
Replacing the traditional Winter, Spring, and Summer splits, the revamped LCK 2025 Season topped the charts with 3.95 million peak viewers and 196.4 million hours watched over 494 hours. T1’s presence and the introduction of Fearless Draft fueled its massive popularity in South Korea and beyond.
2. League of Legends World Championship 2025
Peak Viewers: 6.7M | Hours Watched: 136.4M
Worlds 2025, featuring T1’s historic three peat, drew 6.7 million peak viewers during the Grand Final against KT Rolster. Despite 136.4 million hours watched over 92 hours, a shorter format compared to 2024’s 190 million hours kept it from the top spot.
3. MPL Indonesia Season 15
Peak Viewers: 2.95M | Hours Watched: 104.2M
MPL Indonesia Season 15 solidified MLBB’s dominance, achieving 2.95 million peak viewers and 104.2 million hours watched across 162 hours. ONIC Esports’ title win underscored Indonesia’s passionate mobile esports fanbase.
4. MPL Indonesia Season 16
Peak Viewers: 2.78M | Hours Watched: 98.7M
Following closely, MPL Indonesia Season 16 recorded 2.78 million peak viewers and 98.7 million hours watched. The regional league’s consistent viewership highlights MLBB’s stronghold in Southeast Asia.
5. Mid Season Invitational 2025
Peak Viewers: 3.44M | Hours Watched: 75.2M
Held from June 27 to July 12, MSI 2025 saw Gen.G defeat T1 in the Grand Final, peaking at 3.44 million viewers. With 75.2 million hours watched over 79 hours, the double-elimination format and co-streamers like Caedrel boosted its global appeal.
6. MPL Philippines Season 15
Peak Viewers: 2.65M | Hours Watched: 72.8M
MPL Philippines Season 15 hit 2.65 million peak viewers and 72.8 million hours watched, setting a new viewership record for the series. The event showcased MLBB’s growing influence in the Philippines.
7. BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
Peak Viewers: 1.62M | Hours Watched: 68.4M
The first U.S. Counter-Strike Major since 2018, the BLAST.tv Austin Major became the most watched Counter-Strike event by hours watched (68.4 million). Its 1.62 million peak viewers reflected strong engagement despite not topping the peak viewership charts.
8. StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
Peak Viewers: 1.58M | Hours Watched: 64.7M
Counter-Strike’s second Major of 2025, held in Budapest, recorded 1.58 million peak viewers and 64.7 million hours watched. Team Vitality’s dominant season contributed to its high viewership.
9. ESL Snapdragon Pro Series: Mobile Masters 2025
Peak Viewers: 2.72M | Hours Watched: 17.0M
From April 7-13, the MLBB-focused Mobile Masters 2025 drew 2.72 million peak viewers as ONIC Philippines defeated RRQ Hoshi. With 17 million hours watched over 36 hours, high profile teams and casters like R7 Tatsumaki drove engagement.
10. LCK Cup 2025
Peak Viewers: 1.95M | Hours Watched: 48.0M
South Korea’s inaugural LCK Cup 2025, held from January 15 to February 23, invited 10 teams to compete for a First Stand global event seed. Peaking at 1.95 million viewers and amassing 48 million hours watched over 112 hours, the event’s Group Stage and Fearless Draft debut captivated fans.
Since: October 29, 2025
