First CS2 major final peaks 1.8 million concurrent viewers as NAVI win PGL Major Copenhagen 2024

PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 finals attracted 1.8 million concurrent viewers, as Natus Vincere (NAVI) etched their names in history by defeating FaZe Clan in an epic finale. As the first major tournament for CS2, the significance of this major extends beyond the thrilling in-game competition, as the viewership numbers shattered expectations.

This impressive­ accomplishment not only solidifies CS2's position as a significant player in the­ esports scene but also suggests a promising future­ for the newly enhance­d game.

The curtain has finally closed on the inaugural CS2 era, and PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 provided a grand spectacle to mark the occasion. According to Esports Charts, the final between NAVI and FaZe Clan saw a whopping 1,844,747 concurrent viewers, making it the third most-viewed event in Counter-Strike History. Esports Charts posted on its official X handle:

In a nail-biting display of skill, the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 grand finals stretched across all three maps. Each team managed to pull off a win on the other's chosen map: FaZe faltered on Ancient (9:13), while NAVI were shut down on Mirage (2:13). However, the decider map, Inferno, saw a complete shift in momentum. NAVI asserted their dominance, crushing FaZe with a convincing 13:3 victory.

While the grand finals garnered a record-breaking 1.8 million viewers, it wasn't the only match to crack the million viewer mark at PGL Copenhagen Major. The quarterfinals stole the show initially, with Team Spirit and FaZe Clan's clash peaking at a staggering 1.12 million concurrent viewers.

The heat didn't die down in the semis either, as G2 Esports and Natus Vincere's battle reached a peak viewership of 1.069 million. These numbers paint a clear picture: PGL Major