These are the most-watched esports games in 2022

William Davis Published 15/01/2023

The year 2022 has been a fantastic one for both the esports industry and online bookmakers. We have listed some games that have received the most attention in terms of viewership in 2022.

Esports has been on the rise for several years now, and around the world, the phenomenon only continues to grow. There are an ever-increasing number of professional leagues where gamers compete for huge prize pools, attract devoted fans, and win sponsors. The meteoric growth of esports is partly due to the general increase in interest in electronic sports and gaming. Still, it can also be understood as a result of the thriving betting industry.

As online bookmakers not only offer their customers a wide range of esports odds but also make it possible to stream games of the highest quality, bettors are now flocking to these platforms. If you want to quench your thirst for the most thrilling esports, it is a good idea to sign up with one of the many bookmakers. But remember to choose a bookie judiciously. Security, user-friendliness, and odds are of utmost importance, but we also suggest you look for a good sign-up bonus. If that is something for you, you can find a promo code for Caesars sportsbook here.

Most-watched games in 2022

Now, let’s take a look at the most-watched esports games in 2022.

League of Legends

The MOBA title League of Legends has been cherished by gamers all over the world since it first saw the light of day in 2009. In the last year, the title received a total of 617 million views, and LoL’s main event, Worlds 2022, was the esports tournament that attracted the most viewers globally. 

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

In second place is the popular CSGO, which accumulated a total of 448.4 million hours watched in 2022, an increase of 8.5 % compared to 2021. During all tournaments where CSGO was played in 2022, there was a huge crowd wanting to see their favorite teams face off. The PGL Major Antwerp 2022 was by far the most popular, garnering over 67 million viewing hours. Another notable event, the Belgian Major, attracted a whopping 2.1 million viewers.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Last out is the popular title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang from Moonton, which received 331.4 million viewing hours in 2022. The event that generated the most viewers was Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) ID Season 9, as it had more than 2.83 million peak viewers.

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