IEM Cologne 2025: The five most talked-about moments in chats

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The most thrilling moments in tournaments don’t just attract the largest audiences, they also spark the hottest discussions in live chat. Esports Charts wraps up the recently concluded IEM Cologne 2025 by highlighting five standout moments that generated the biggest reactions from viewers on Twitch and YouTube. From clutch winning rounds to unforgettable funny moments, this list captures the event’s most talked-about highlights.

#5 — MOUZ vs Team Spirit, after 2nd map

The conclusion of the second map in the final between MOUZ and Team Spirit was among the top five most talked-about moments. For many viewers, it was already clear who would take home the trophy.

$4 — Team Spirit vs Natus Vincere, after 1st map

Around 7,800 messages per minute flooded the chat during the tournament semifinal when Natus Vincere fell to Team Spirit on Mirage. The match was intense, and NAVI fans were frustrated that their team lost on the map they had picked themselves.

#3 — Funny moment with sh1ro

Coming in third was a humorous moment involving Dmitriy “sh1ro” Sokolov. During the ceremony, he lifted the trophy overhead but couldn’t keep hold of it, and it accidentally hit him on the head. During the on-stage interview, the host’s first question was about how he was feeling. Sh1ro joked that the trophy was heavier than he expected.

#2 — MOUZ winning moment against Team Vitality

The second most popular moment with viewers was the final round of the semifinal between MOUZ and Team Vitality. MOUZ’s surprising win snapped a long losing streak, as Team Vitality had previously beaten them eight times in a row.

#1 — Applause from the champions

The most discussed moment of the tournament was the final applause from Team Spirit players dedicated to their fans after their grand final victory. At that time, chat activity on Twitch and YouTube spiked to 9,700 messages per minute. 

For a deeper dive into the viewer statistics of IEM Cologne 2025, check out our comprehensive recap article. Previously, we also analyzed the grand final to identify which players were talked about the most by the audience.