The LCK 'Road to MSI' 2026 reached a peak viewership of 2.18 million, marking the third time an LCK event has surpassed the 2 million viewer threshold.
T1 and Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) secured the LCK’s two qualification spots for MSI 2026, with T1’s matches against Gen.G and HLE driving the event's record-breaking audience.
Gen.G failed to qualify for MSI 2026, marking the team's first absence from the tournament since 2022.
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 saw a 30% year-over-year growth in peak viewership, reaching 1 million concurrent viewers during Stage 3.
Despite growth in other esports sectors, LCK events continue to maintain a significantly higher peak viewership than top-tier international events like the IEM Cologne Major.
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