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GameBy Valve · Released Sep 27, 2023

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Cover of Top Esports Teams of Q1 2026: MLBB & CS2 Dominate Viewership
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Top Esports Teams of Q1 2026: MLBB & CS2 Dominate Viewership

The global esports landscape in the first quarter of 2026 is defined by the overwhelming viewership dominance of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Counter-Strike 2.

  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Counter-Strike 2 dominated Q1 2026 viewership, accounting for nine of the ten most-watched professional esports organizations.
  • The M7 World Championship served as the primary catalyst for Q1 viewership, positioning mobile gaming as the industry's leading engine of growth.
  • Indonesian organizations lead the competitive hierarchy, with Alter Ego ranking first at 55.36 million hours watched and ONIC Esports following closely behind.
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Cover of Top Esports Games and Tournaments by Viewership: Q1 2026
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Top Esports Games and Tournaments by Viewership: Q1 2026

The global esports landscape in the first quarter of 2026 demonstrates a clear shift toward mobile-first engagement, underscored by the massive reach of regional tournament circuits.

  • Mobile gaming is the industry's primary viewership driver, led by the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship, which hit a record 5.68 million peak concurrent viewers in Q1 2026.
  • Regional engagement in mobile-centric markets like Southeast Asia and India is the critical factor currently sustaining the global esports ecosystem.
  • While mobile titles dominate, PC-based franchises including League of Legends, Valorant, and Counter-Strike 2 remain the foundational anchors for international tournament circuits.
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