C.O.D.E. Bowl V is among most popular CoD: Warzone tournaments of 2024

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Modern esports offer more than just entertainment; they can also serve as powerful communication tools in surprising ways. A recent example is the Call of Duty Endowment Bowl V, held in the United States. This event brought together representatives from various military branches and units, who competed alongside popular streamers in a Call of Duty: Warzone showcase tournament.

The Call of Duty Endowment, a charitable fund established by Activision Blizzard, helps veterans transition to civilian careers. The Endowment organizes regular esports events, known as C.O.D.E. Bowls, to connect military organizations with younger audiences and boost recruitment into the U.S. Armed Forces. These tournaments also raise funds for veteran support organizations, amplifying their impact through charitable donations.

C.O.D.E. Bowl V winners / Photo source 

The recently concluded C.O.D.E. Bowl V marked the fifth tournament hosted by the organization. This event featured teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard, as well as participants from the UK and Canada. Competitors played in a variety of game modes, including solo and team-based formats, with the Army team ultimately emerging as the winner and receiving a symbolic trophy for their performance.

C.O.D.E. Bowl V VIewership Statistics

The broadcasts for C.O.D.E. Bowl V accumulated 360,000 Hours Watched, a 71% increase from the previous event. Peak viewership also saw a 46% rise, reaching 99,100 viewers. The event was streamed on official Call of Duty channels on Twitch and YouTube, and featured popular community casters like Aydan, Symfuhny, TeePee, among others — totaling ten unique channels. In terms of peak viewership, C.O.D.E. Bowl V ranked 5th among all Warzone esports tournaments of 2024.

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Among the series, C.O.D.E. Bowl III remains the most popular, with an average viewership of 87,200. It is also the only C.O.D.E. Bowl event to have surpassed 100,000 Peak Viewers.

The C.O.D.E. Bowl series exemplifies the growing collaboration between the military and esports. This trend began in South Korea in the early 2000s, when the Air Force fielded a professional StarCraft: Brood War team. More recent examples include the Armed Forces Esports Championship and the partnership between Complexity Gaming and the U.S. Navy. Such collaborations typically involve popular team-based shooters and battle royale games, like Call of Duty, PUBG, and Halo.