NAVI Tops as Most-Watched CS2 Team in 2024 with 64.85 Million Hours Viewed

NATUS VINCERE (NAVI) Named the Most-Watched CS2 Team of 2024

Esports data platform Esports Charts has declared Natus Vincere (NAVI) the most-watched Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) team of 2024. NAVI accumulated a total of 64.85 million hours watched throughout the year.

Achievements in 2024

In 2024, NAVI achieved several notable milestones in CS2. The team won the IEM Rio 2024, the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 — the first-ever Major in CS2 — and the CS2 event at the Esports World Cup. Founded in 2009, NAVI has become a prominent name in Counter-Strike esports, being the only team to qualify for every Major in CS:GO and CS2.

Viewership Rankings

NAVI ranks fifth among the most-watched esports organizations since Esports Charts began recording viewership data in 2017. Here are the top five most-watched CS2 teams of 2024:

• Natus Vincere (NAVI): 64.85 million hours watched
• G2 Esports: 60.11 million hours watched
• FaZe Clan: 58.41 million hours watched
• Team Spirit: 48.43 million hours watched
• Team Vitality: 43.03 million hours watched

Notable Events and Viewership

The PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, won by NAVI, was the fourth-most watched Counter-Strike event in history, with a peak of 1.85 million viewers. This event was part of a significant year for CS2, marking the first Major in the new game following the transition from CS:GO in late 2023.

Future of CS2 Esports

For 2025, the Counter-Strike esports calendar has undergone significant changes due to Valve’s new open ecosystem and tournament policy. The next major event will be the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, held from January 23rd to 26th in Copenhagen, Denmark. The next Major, the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, is scheduled for June.

Additional Insights

The success of NAVI in 2024 highlights the team’s enduring popularity and dominance in the Counter-Strike scene. Their victory at the Esports World Cup’s CS2 event, where they defeated G2 Esports 2-1 in the final, was watched by over 750,000 fans simultaneously. This event, along with other tournaments, contributed to NAVI’s impressive viewership numbers.

The absence of Chinese viewership data, due to streaming sites in China not disclosing direct viewership statistics, is an important consideration when analyzing these figures. Despite this, NAVI’s performance and viewership metrics solidify their position as one of the most watched and successful teams in esports.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As the esports industry continues to evolve, teams like NAVI are expected to remain at the forefront. With Valve’s new policies, the competitive landscape of CS2 is likely to see more diverse and dynamic tournaments. The upcoming BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 and the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will be crucial events to watch, as they will set the stage for the rest of the year in CS2 esports.

The growth of CS2 and the ongoing popularity of traditional FPS games like VALORANT and League of Legends indicate a robust future for esports. As more viewers tune in and new teams rise to prominence, the competition is expected to intensify, making 2025 an exciting year for esports enthusiasts.