The Global Esports Tour Rio de Janeiro 2024 has captivated a significant audience, drawing in peak viewership numbers that underscore the event's success. Hosted at the iconic Ginásio do Maracanãzinho, the tournament, which is part of the larger Global Esports Tour series, showcased some of the best Counter-Strike talent from around the world from April 18 to 24, 2024.
According to escharts.com a peak viewership of 157,597, with an impressive total of over 2.5 million hours watched. The average viewership stood at 62,580 across the event’s duration, highlighting the tournament's ability to engage esports fans globally. Notable matches such as FURIA vs Metizport and FURIA vs 9z attracted the most viewers, signaling the teams' significant fanbases and competitive matchups that fans find most appealing.
The organizers, CBGE, have much to celebrate as they reflect on the tournament's overall performance and the powerful draw of offline events in the esports ecosystem. The tournament's prize pool of $200,000 added to the stakes, ensuring that the teams brought their best to the competition.
The tournament's success is a positive signal for the growth of esports in South America and the potential for the region to host more high-profile esports events in the future. It also serves as a beacon for other regions aiming to expand their esports offerings and showcases the global appetite for competitive gaming.
Source: escharts.com
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