Esports has been growing rapidly in popularity and viewership in recent years, especially in 2022. With more esports games, tournaments, teams, and players competing for fame and fortune, esports fans have been spoiled with exciting and diverse events to watch. In this article, we will summarize some of the most popular esports events in 2022 based on peak viewership data from several sources.
LOL World Championship
The League of Legends World Championship was the most-watched event of 2022, with over 73 million peak viewers. It featured 24 teams from 14 regions competing for a prize pool of $6.7 million. The final was held in Shenzhen, China, where EDward Gaming defeated DWG KIA to become the first Chinese team to win since 2018.
MPL Indonesia Season 9
The MPL Indonesia Season 9 was the second most-watched event of 2022, with over 13 million peak viewers. It was a mobile esports tournament for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, one of the most popular games in Southeast Asia. The season lasted for three months and ended with EVOS Legends defeating Bigetron Alpha to claim their third title.
MLBB Southeast Asia Cup
The MLBB Southeast Asia Cup 2022 was another mobile esports event for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang that attracted over 10 million peak viewers. It was a regional tournament that featured 12 teams from eight countries. The final was held in Singapore, where RSG SG defeated Blacklist International to become the first Singaporean team to win an international title.
MPL Indonesia Season 10
The MPL Indonesia Season 10 was another mobile esports event for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang that drew over 9 million peak viewers. It was a continuation of the previous season, with some changes in format and teams. The final was held in Jakarta, where EVOS Legends defeated ONIC Esports to defend their title and become the first team to win four MPL titles.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asian Games
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asian Games was a special event that coincided with the 31st Southeast Asian Games, a multi-sport event for Southeast Asian countries. It featured eight teams from seven countries competing for medals and glory. The final was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, where Philippines defeated Indonesia to win the gold medal.
These are just some of the most popular esports events in 2022 that attracted millions of fans from around the world. There were many more events that showcased the talent, skill, and passion of esports players and teams across different games and regions. Esports is a dynamic and evolving industry that never ceases to surprise and entertain us. We look forward to seeing what 2023 will bring for esports.
