Worlds 2025 Opening Ceremony draws up to 3.2M Peak Viewers

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As the League of Legends World Championship reached its grand finale, the crowd at Dong’an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu witnessed a spectacle worthy of the occasion. Before the finalists took the stage, the Opening Ceremony blended theatrical flair with futuristic production, combining holographic visuals, live orchestral sequences and guest performances from global stars. Chinese pop icon G.E.M. performed the tournament anthem “Edge of Infinity”, while Anyma’s electronic set turned the stage into a pulsing audiovisual display.

The ceremony once again stood out as one of esports’ most-watched entertainment moments. Preliminary data points to roughly 3.2M Peak Viewers (outside mainland China)* tuning in across official streams and co-streams. That’s below last year’s record 4.2 million peak and the 3.3 million mark from 2022, but still ahead of 2023’s 2.5 million, reflecting stable global interest despite less favorable broadcast timings.

Latest Worlds Opening Ceremonies & Their Viewership

• Worlds 2025 — 3.2M Peak Viewers;

• Worlds 2024 — 4.2M Peak Viewers;

• Worlds 2023 — 2.5M Peak Viewers;

• Worlds 2022 — 3.3M Peak Viewers.

One can note that broadcast timing likely affected the results: the event aired earlier than usual for Europe and deep into the night for North America, trimming real-time engagement. Still, the scale and polish of the show confirmed its place as a signature part of the Worlds experience.

The Finals are now underway: tune in to witness the conclusion and keep an eye on how viewership peaks as Worlds 2025 hits its climax.

*- The numbers exclude viewership from Chinese streaming platforms, as those figures can’t be reliably aggregated with global data.