LCK 2024 viewership numbers up 1.5 times compared to 2023
On Sunday, 14th March, Gen.G took on T1 at the LCK Spring Playoffs Grand Finals. 2.6M viewers tuned in to various broadcast services to watch Gen.G lift their fourth LCK trophy.
The game not only established Gen.G as one of the strongest LCK teams of the year, but also set a peak viewership record. The numbers saw an unprecedented growth of 74% compared to the 2023 peak in LCK Summer playoffs.
posted by The finals aren’t the only game that enjoyed immense success, the hours watched and the average viewers number have also increased compared to 2023. The average viewers saw a 1.5 time increase whilst the hours watched saw a 1.4 times increase.
T1 still stands as the most popular team to watch, as most of their playoff games saw peak viewership of atleast 1M.
The LCK CL also recorded a peak viewership number not too long ago, when European League star Rekkles debuted with T1 Academy. Additionally, LEC Winter recorded a peak in 2024, signifying an overall increase in the sports popularity.
The increasing numbers not only are the signs of the growth of LoL esports but also esports as a whole. With a great start to the year across the board, 2024 will likely be another successful year of LoL esports.
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