The ESL Challenger Katowice 2024 tournament proved to be a true test for teams and affirmed its significance in the Counter-Strike 2 ecosystem. The peak viewership reached 188,758 during the match between Falcons and Eternal Fire, setting a new record for the tournament.

Most Exciting Matches of the Tournament

• Falcons vs Eternal Fire — 188,758 viewers
• SAW vs Falcons — 165,653 viewers
• paiN vs B8 — 91,674 viewers
• SAW vs Monte— 85,089 viewers
• MIBR vs Monte — 80,170 viewers

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Team Results

In the final, SAW defeated B8 and claimed first place, earning $50,000 in prize money and qualification for ESL Pro League Season 21. Team B8 secured second place with a prize of $20,000, while Monte and paiN shared third place, each receiving $10,000.

Tournament Standings

• Champion: SAW ($50,000 + qualification for ESL Pro League Season 21)
• 2nd Place: B8 ($20,000)
• 3rd-4th Place: Monte and paiN ($10,000 each)
• 5th-6th Place: Eternal Fire and Legacy ($3,000 each)
• 7th-8th Place: Falcons and MIBR ($2,000 each)

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Falcons' Noteworthy Performances

Although Falcons, featuring s1mple , finished the tournament in 7th-8th place, their matches garnered significant viewer interest. The team stood out with two record-breaking matches in terms of viewership, despite their overall placement.

The Significance of ESL Challenger Katowice 2024

This tournament demonstrated that even Challenger-level events can attract hundreds of thousands of viewers worldwide. With the growing interest in CS2 and support from popular teams like Falcons and Eternal Fire, ESL Challenger Katowice 2024 became a crucial event for esports fans.