The Esports events are turning heads every time. There is something new every day. Recently the PUBG Nations Cup 2024 caught the headlines with another milestone. The PUBG Nations Cup 2024 reached a peak viewership of 404,725, ranking as the third most-watched esports event in the game’s history. That is an incredible milestone.
An Incredible Milestone:
The PUBG Nations Cup 2024 recently concluded, setting a new record with a peak viewership of 404,725. This achievement marks it as the third most popular PUBG esports tournament in history, reflecting the growing interest and fanbase for online gaming. The Nations Cup format is unique, featuring top players selected by their peers to represent their respective countries in competitive PUBG.
This year’s tournament was held in Seoul, South Korea, from September 6th to 8th, with 16 countries vying for the championship. The event boasted a prize pool of $300,000. South Korea emerged victorious, securing the title for the second consecutive year. Their exceptional strategy and teamwork were key factors in their success, solidifying their dominance in the tournament.
Despite South Korea’s win, all 15 other teams showcased impressive skill and dedication throughout the competition. Their efforts contributed to an exciting and memorable experience for fans worldwide, further cementing the PUBG Nations Cup as a premier event in esports.
Huge Boost in Viewership:
The 2024 edition of the PUBG Nations Cup saw a significant rise in viewership compared to its 2023 counterpart. This year, the tournament attracted around 140,000 more peak viewers, totaling 404,725. This impressive number makes it the second-most-watched Nations Cup ever, trailing only behind the 2019 edition, which reached a peak of 492,700 viewers.
Interestingly, despite the Korean team’s consistent performance, the Vietnamese broadcast captured the largest audience, with a peak of 146,550 viewers. The Korean livestream also drew considerable attention, reaching 102,034 peak viewers, followed by the Thai broadcast, which garnered 72,269 peak viewers.
YouTube proved to be the most popular platform for streaming the event, with 210,326 peak viewers tuning in. In comparison, other platforms like Twitch and Afreeca TV saw significantly lower numbers, with peak viewers of 70,464 and 45,356, respectively. This distribution highlights the growing preference for YouTube among PUBG fans, further emphasizing the expanding reach and engagement of the Nations Cup on a global scale.
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