The International 2024: Peak Viewership Analysis
Peak Viewership Comparison: 2024 vs. 2023
The International 2024, the premier event for Dota 2, experienced a slight drop in peak viewership compared to its 2023 edition. Held at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, this year’s tournament recorded a peak viewership of 1.43 million, just below the 1.44 million peak from 2023. Despite this small decline, the viewership figures indicate a relatively steady interest in the event.
Overall Viewership Trends and Statistics
While the peak viewership numbers remained almost unchanged, the average viewership saw a notable decline. The average number of viewers dropped from 541,000 in 2023 to just over 467,000 in 2024. Additionally, the total hours watched decreased from 65 million hours in 2023 to 54 million hours in 2024. The prize pool also saw a reduction from $3.28 million in 2023 to $2.5 million this year.
Team Performances and Popularity
The most-watched match of the tournament was the grand final between Team Liquid and Gaimin Gladiators. Despite winning the tournament, Team Liquid was only the third most popular team in terms of viewership, with 11.5 million total hours watched. Gaimin Gladiators led the viewership with 16.1 million hours, followed by Tundra Esports with 13.9 million hours.
Historical Context and Future Outlook
The International 2024 ranks as the fifth-most watched edition of the tournament. It surpassed the viewership of the 2017 and 2018 editions but fell short of The International 10, which remains the most-watched edition with over 2.4 million peak viewers. The viewership trends suggest a gradual decline over the past three years, indicating potential challenges in maintaining audience interest in the future.
Conclusion
The International 2024’s viewership statistics reflect a stable but slightly declining interest in one of esports’ most significant events. The slight drop in peak viewership and more noticeable decline in average viewership and total hours watched highlight the need for strategies to re-engage and grow the audience in upcoming editions.
