Asian Esports Games 2024: Overview and Highlights
Record-Breaking Viewership at Asian Esports Games 2024
The Asian Esports Games 2024 witnessed an impressive viewership milestone, amassing over 500,000 peak viewers across its events. The competition featured popular esports titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Arena of Valor, drawing significant attention from fans across the region.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Dominates the Spotlight
One of the standout events at the Asian Esports Games was the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament, which was notably designated as the exclusive women’s esports title. Organized by the Thailand Esports Federation, this event achieved a peak viewership of 326,125, with an average of 43,670 viewers over its 18-hour broadcast. This figure underscores the growing popularity of women’s esports competitions, marking the Mobile Legends event as the most-watched women’s tournament in the title’s history this year.
Indonesia emerged victorious in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competition, defeating the Philippines in the finals. However, the highest peak viewership for this title in 2024 remains the MPL Indonesia Season 14, which reached a staggering 4 million viewers.
Arena of Valor’s Rising Popularity
The Arena of Valor tournament at the Asian Esports Games also made headlines, becoming the seventh most-watched event for the title in 2024. It recorded a peak viewership of 181,444, with an average of 37,230 viewers. Notably, two of its matches drew over 100,000 viewers, highlighting the game’s increasing popularity. Thailand claimed victory in this competition, with Vietnam securing second place.
Throughout 2024, Arena of Valor experienced a steady rise in viewership, with the Arena of Valor Premier League reaching the highest peak of 713,507 viewers. In total, three events in the year surpassed the 500,000 peak viewer mark, demonstrating the game’s growing appeal.
Other Titles and Future Prospects
While Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Arena of Valor were the primary attractions, other titles also contributed to the Asian Esports Games lineup. Notably, eFootball was part of the event, though its viewership data is yet to be published.
The success of the Asian Esports Games reflects the broader trend of growing esports engagement in the region. In recent developments, the Olympic Council of Asia announced the formation of a task force to curate esports titles for the 2026 Asian Games. Furthermore, the International Olympic Committee is set to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia in 2025, signaling the expanding recognition of esports on the global stage.
Conclusion
The Asian Esports Games 2024 not only set new viewership records but also highlighted the increasing interest and investment in esports across Asia. With the continued rise of titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Arena of Valor, the future of esports in the region appears promising and poised for further growth. As esports continues to evolve, events like the Asian Esports Games will play a crucial role in shaping the competitive landscape and engaging a new generation of fans.
