BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 saw a 20% increase in overall viewership compared to the previous season.
The tournament reached a peak concurrent audience of 364,700 viewers, with over 2.2 million hours watched on the first day alone.
Team Vitality’s championship run served as the primary driver for the viewership surge, establishing them as the most-watched team of the event.
The match between Team Vitality and FUT Esports generated the highest single-match audience of the tournament.
The event followed an eight-team format based on VRS rankings, spanning a group stage from April 29–30 and playoffs from May 1–2.
The success of the tournament demonstrates that high-stakes matchups and compelling underdog narratives remain effective strategies for driving measurable growth in CS:GO esports viewership.
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