IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 reached a peak viewership of over one million, marking a 30% increase compared to the previous Major.
Total engagement for Stage 2 exceeded 15 million hours watched, with an average of 350,000 concurrent viewers per match.
Team Spirit was the most-watched team, averaging 401,285 viewers per match and hitting a peak of 555,621 during their opening game against BB Team.
G2 Esports, BB Team, FUT Esports, and BIG qualified for Stage 3 while maintaining consistent viewership between 268,000 and 329,000 per match.
The high volume of concurrent viewers across multiple matches confirms that marquee teams remain the primary drivers of audience engagement in the Counter-Strike competitive landscape.
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