Q2 2025 was a blockbuster stretch for global esports. From record-shattering mobile titles to the continued dominance of classic PC giants, this quarter was stacked with unforgettable matches and surging fan engagement. Ten events cracked the 1 million peak viewers mark — a huge jump from six in Q1 — setting a fiery pace for the year. Let’s break down which games and tournaments made the biggest splash.
Most-Watched Esports Titles in Q2 2025
Source: Escharts. Edited photo
1. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang came out swinging, leading the pack with over 4.1 million peak viewers during the grand final of MPL Indonesia Season 15. ONIC’s nail-biting 4:3 win over RRQ Hoshi wasn’t just a regional spectacle — it became the most-watched MPL event ever and entered the global esports history books as the 7th most-viewed tournament of all time.
2. League of Legends locked in the second spot thanks to the LCK Road to MSI 2025. The showdown between T1 and Hanwha Life Esports pulled in 1.96 million viewers as T1 dismantled their opponents in a dominant 3:0 sweep. This series now ranks as the third most-watched tournament of the year.
3. Counter-Strike 2 continues to evolve with the times. The BLAST.tv Austin Major drew in 1.78 million viewers as Team Vitality bested The MongolZ. Not only did this event claim the crown as 2025’s biggest CS2 tournament, but it also secured the #4 all-time spot across all Counter-Strike events.
4. Valorant cracked the million-viewer threshold through the VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025. The Paper Rex vs. Fnatic faceoff was intense, but with CS2’s Austin Major running concurrently, Valorant had to settle for a smaller spotlight this time around.
5. Arena of Valor held steady with 872,000 peak viewers at the Arena of Glory Spring 2025 finale. In one of the quarter’s most thrilling reversals, Saigon Phantom clawed their way back to beat Team Flash 4:3. The match crushed previous viewership records for the series by an impressive 33%.
Standout Tournaments & Regional Growth
Beyond the titans already mentioned, a few more tournaments punched above their weight. ESL Snapdragon Pro Series: Mobile Masters 2025 and MPL Philippines Season 15 each broke all-time viewership records for their circuits, proving that Mobile Legends is no fluke — it’s leading a full-scale mobile esports revolution.
Interestingly, some of Q2’s biggest tournaments are still in progress and will wrap in Q3. Expect the next quarterly report to include a shake-up at the top once those numbers finalize.
Esports Hierarchy: Still Standing Strong
Source: Escharts. Edited photo
When it comes to dominance, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike 2 remain esports royalty. Valorant continues to secure a spot in the elite tier, mostly tied to its major tournaments. Titles like Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Fortnite, and Battlegrounds Mobile India round out the top 20 — showcasing the growing influence of mobile and battle royale formats on the global stage.
Q2 2025 reinforced what many already knew: esports is no longer niche — it’s mainstream entertainment with a hardcore, globally connected audience. And it’s only getting bigger.