Free Fire World Series Finals 2024 Sets New Viewership Record
Record Viewership for Free Fire World Series 2024
The Free Fire World Series Finals 2024, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, achieved the highest peak viewership since 2022. This event saw an impressive peak of 731,970 viewers, surpassing the 2023 edition and the Esports World Cup Free Fire event earlier this year.
Event Highlights and Comparison to Previous Years
Despite the remarkable increase from last year’s peak of 471,483, the 2024 viewership still falls short of the 5.4 million peak viewers recorded at the 2021 Singapore event. The average viewership for this year’s finals was 252,436, outperforming both the Esports World Cup (206,744) and the previous Free Fire World Series in 2023 (187,547).
Teams and Prize Distribution
The Brazilian esports team Fluxo emerged victorious, claiming a $300,000 share of the $1 million prize pool. The Indonesian team RRQ Kazu finished second in the competition, which featured 12 teams battling across six matches. The Grand Finals attracted the largest audience portion of the event.
Language and Platform Viewership Statistics
- Portuguese was the most-watched language stream, with a peak of 436,153 viewers, thanks to strong support from the Brazilian fan base.
- Vietnamese and Spanish streams followed with peaks of 192,397 and 98,364 viewers, respectively.
YouTube proved to be the most popular platform for viewing, attracting a peak of 566,005 viewers, while TikTok Live had 142,259. Twitch recorded a peak of 36,884, with Big Live and Kick drawing in smaller audiences.
Historical Context and Future Prospects
These viewership numbers make the 2024 finals the 15th most-viewed Free Fire event in the game’s history. The consistent interest and support from the community suggest continued growth and engagement for future tournaments.
As the Free Fire World Series continues to evolve, the 2024 finals have set a new benchmark for viewership, reflecting the game’s growing popularity and the esports industry’s expanding reach.
