Update at 1:11 CEST: Peak viewership reached ~796,000 during the third map — marking the most popular match for FURIA since 2022. The fifth and deciding map of the series between G2 and FURIA is currently underway.

Original News:

According to the analytics platform Esports Charts, the first map of the first Mid-Season Invitational 2025 amassed over 703,000 peak viewers. The match between European favorites G2 Esports and Brazilian representatives FURIA Esports marked an explosive start to the tournament.

The first map of the series concluded in favor of FURIA — aggressive gameplay and bold drafts helped them overcome the European giants. This immediately sparked community interest, leading to peak viewership of over 703,000 people across various platforms.

Despite the rocky start, G2 did not allow the Brazilians to build on their success — the second map went to them. The series is now tied at 1:1, with the decisive third game promising to be even more intense.

The Mid-Season Invitational 2025 takes place from June 27 to July 12 in Canada, boasting a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament through this link.