Most watched eSports organizations worldwide 2023
T1, an eSports team based in South Korea, was the most watched eSports organization in 2023. A total of over 143 million hours of T1 eSports content was consumed by viewers that year. T1 has competed in various eSports events and franchises, most notably League of Legends. Other leading organizations included ONIC Esports and Rex Regum Qeon, which ranked second and third, respectively.
How successful is the eSports organization T1?
The South Korean organization T1 (previously known as SK Telecon or SKT1) is one of the most successful, and highest-earning, eSports organizations in the world. As of February 2024, the tournament in which South Korea achieved the best results by prize money won was the League of Legends 2016 World Championship. By the end of the tournament, 30 Korean players won a total of around 3.6 million U.S. dollars, and T1 won the tournament overall.
How many professional gamers in South Korea play League of Legends?
eSports are widely popular in South Korea, and the country is a hub for professional gamers throughout the industry. In 2023, the share of professional eSports gamers playing League of Legends in South Korea amounted to 67 percent. The country ranked among the largest eSports markets in the world, outpacing other contenders such as Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
