In a thrilling conclusion to the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, Natus Vincere clinched their first Major trophy of the CS2 era, besting FaZe Clan in a grand final that captivated over 1.8 million concurrent viewers worldwide. This monumental matchup has not only crowned NAVI as champions but has also made it the third most-watched event in Counter-Strike history.
The grand final battle was nothing short of a rollercoaster, with each team claiming victory on their opponent's chosen battleground. Despite FaZe Clan's initial struggle on Ancient with a 9:13 loss, they delivered a staggering blow to NAVI on Mirage, who could only manage a 2:13 score. Inferno, the decider, saw NAVI's comeback with a dominant 13:3 win to seal their championship.
With this victory, NAVI's player 'b1t' etches his name in the annals of Counter-Strike, becoming a two-time Major champion across different iterations of the NAVI squad.
Top Five Counter-Strike Events by Viewership:
- PGL Major Stockholm 2021 — 2,748,434 Peak Viewers
- PGL Major Antwerp 2022 — 2,113,610 Peak Viewers
- PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 — 1,844,747 Peak Viewers
- BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 — 1,528,724 Peak Viewers
- IEM Rio Major 2022 — 1,428,993 Peak Viewers
The PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 has been a testament to the enduring passion and ever-growing global fanbase of Counter-Strike. NAVI's victory not only adds half a million dollars to their coffers but also secures their participation in the prestigious BLAST Premier World Final & Esports World Cup 2024. NAVI joins Team Spirit as the second team guaranteed a spot in both events, following the latter's success at IEM Katowice 2024.
The grand final's viewership milestone was preceded by high peaks in earlier rounds as well, with the Team Spirit vs. FaZe Clan quarterfinals pulling in 1.12 million Peak Viewers, and the G2 Esports vs. NAVI semifinal attracting 1.069 million Peak Viewers.
As the dust settles on the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, NAVI's accomplishment will resonate as a highlight in the esports calendar, heralding a year of intense competition and unforgettable moments for fans around the globe.
Source: escharts.com
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