According to Esports Charts, the match between G2 Esports and Gen.G on the first day of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025 playoffs drew a record tournament audience — 1,137,038 peak viewers. The clash between the European favorite and the reigning world champion from South Korea was the main event of the day, capturing increased attention from fans worldwide.

A New Level of Interest in MSI

The G2 vs. Gen.G match marked the first truly major playoff showdown, bringing together the massive fan bases of Europe and Korea. Although the statistics do not account for Chinese platforms, the game has already become one of the most-watched matches of the tournament.

For G2, it was a chance to challenge the world champion and affirm their ambitions on the international stage, while Gen.G aimed to demonstrate their continued dominance in 2025.

Viewers Chose the Show

The peak audience exceeded one million viewers — a figure not reached during the play-in stage or the group phase. This underscores the significance of matches between major regions and the audience's readiness to tune in when world-class brands face off.

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