Esports iconEsportsJun 22, 2026

IEM Cologne Major 2026 has become the most-viewed Counter-Strike tournament in history

Counter-Strike fans can officially stop worrying about their favorite tactical shooter dying. According to data compiled by Esports Charts, the tournament pulled off an unprecedented sweep of the discipline's three major audience metrics.

IEM Cologne Major 2026 has become the most-viewed Counter-Strike tournament in history

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Counter-Strike fans can officially stop worrying about their favorite tactical shooter dying.

According to data compiled by Esports Charts, the tournament pulled off an unprecedented sweep of the discipline's three major audience metrics.

It broke the all-time records for peak concurrent viewers, average viewers, and total watch time.

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Counter-Strike fans can officially stop worrying about their favorite tactical shooter dying. According to data compiled by Esports Charts, the tournament pulled off an unprecedented sweep of the discipline's three major audience metrics. It broke the all-time records for peak concurrent viewers, average viewers, and total watch time.

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