The recently concluded IEM Cologne 2024, which saw Vitality claim victory, peaked at 1.05 million viewers during its broadcasts, according to statistics shared by the analytical service Esports Charts.
This figure places IEM Cologne 2024 as the 12th most-watched Counter-Strike tournament in history. Additionally, it became the fourth non-major CS event to surpass the 1 million viewer mark.
The most-watched match of IEM Cologne 2024 was the final between NAVI and Vitality. The top five also included matches featuring FaZe, SAW, MOUZ, G2, and Liquid. The average viewership during the broadcasts was 277,000, with the tournament being live for 92 hours and accumulating over 25 million hours of watch time.
IEM Cologne 2024 took place from 7th to 18th August in Cologne, Germany, featuring 24 teams. The total prize pool was $1 million. In the final, Vitality defeated NAVI, with Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut being named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.