"The year 2025 was extremely eventful for Esports tournaments. Competitive games led by CS2, Valorant, LoL, and Dota 2 dominated the industry. In particular, CS2 Major tournaments reached millions of viewers and featured highly enjoyable moments to watch. Looking at the report prepared by Esports Insider, the final of the League of Legends Worlds championship reached 6.7 million viewers. Overall, there are more than 300 million viewers across the entire Esports industry."
"The tournament was held in China in 2025 and had a $5 million prize pool. It also made its mark recently by breaking a record in terms of viewership. In particular, it was exciting to watch teams such as T1, Invictus Gaming, and KT Rolster live. The excitement of the matches was also reflected in 1xBet esports betting. A large portion of the audience made the match experience profitable by placing bets to amplify the excitement."
2025 delivered major growth across esports with CS2, Valorant, League of Legends, and Dota 2 leading tournament viewership and engagement. CS2 Major events reached millions of viewers and produced highly watchable moments. The League of Legends Worlds final reached 6.7 million viewers, and total esports audience numbers exceeded 300 million, with some projections up to 600 million for 2025–2026. 1xBet esports betting expanded rapidly among young people. Worlds 2026 is scheduled for the United States with teams from seven regions qualifying via local leagues. Dota 2 The International 2026 is planned for Shanghai in August with an average prize pool of $2.8 million.
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