Most Popular Esports Games

Here we delve into the diverse and immersive world of esports and take a look at the most popular games around the world.

Which platforms are esports played on?

esports are played across a range of platforms including PC in the form of Microsoft Windows, Linux and macOS, as well as mobiles, including Android and IOS.

Consoles such as PS5 and Xbox also feature, while popular streaming platforms include Twitch and YouTube.

What are the most popular esports games by viewership (2024)?

10. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

The 10th most popular is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege with peak viewership of 520,000.

This Ubisoft title was released back in 2015 and is most famous for its Six Invitational event.

9. PUBG Mobile

The ninth most popular is PUBG Mobile with peak viewership of a little over 560,000 during the PUBG Mobile World Invitational.

This goes to show that adaptations of esports can also thrive, having originated from the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds title.

8. Apex Legends

The eighth most popular is Apex Legends with a peak viewership of more than 560,000 during the ALGS Championship.

Released in 2019, this is one of many battle royale games which continues to make a big impression across the globe.

7. Arena of Valor Mobile

The seventh most popular is Arena of Valor with peak viewership of more than 700,000 during the Arena of Valor International Championship.

This is a fast-paced game on mobile and is one of many esports to have soared in popularity in Asia.

6. Fortnite

The sixth most popular is Fortnite with peak viewership of just over 800,000 during the Fortnite Champion Series.

This esport exploded onto the scene back in 2017 and its global player base features famous footballers among others.

5. Dota 2

The fifth most popular is Dota 2 with peak vierweship of 1.5 million during the latest iteration of The International, which consistently offers some of the biggest prize pools in esports as a whole.

4. Valorant

The fourth most popular is Valorant with peak viewership of 1.68 million during last year's VCT Masters.

A more recent esports title, having been released five years ago, this tactical first-person shooter has quickly captivated global audiences.

3. Counter-Strike

The third most popular is Counter-Strike with peak viewership of 1.8 million during the ESL Pro League in 2024.

Formerly played on Counter Strike: Global Offensive, the esport took on the form of Counter Strike 2 back in 2023 and its popularity continues to soar thanks to major events such as Intel Extreme Masters and the ESL Pro League.

2. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mobile

The second most popular as far as viewership is concerned is Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Mobile) with the M4 World Championship having drawn figures of nearly 2.4 million last year.

The fast-paced nature of this game is arguably its greatest appeal and it continues to thrive across Asia in particular.

1. League Of Legends

The most popular is League of Legends with a peak viewership of just over 2.8 million in 2024 during the Mid-Season Invitational.

With major regional events in China, South Korea, Europe and North America, it is no surprise this classic multiplayer online battle arena title tops the list.