Recent knockout-stage matches have driven Worlds 2026 viewership momentum, with the T1 versus Bilibili Gaming semifinal reaching a tournament-high 3.59 million peak concurrent viewers on November 9, narrowly topping last year’s equivalent and confirming Bilibili’s upset path to the November 14 grand final. Earlier quarterfinal and semifinal peaks, including T1 versus Karmine Corp at 2.8 million and Gen.G versus Invictus Gaming at 2.19 million, reflect strong LCK and LPL interest after slower Play-In and Swiss-stage numbers. The event trails only Mobile Legends’ M7 Championship among 2026 esports tournaments and sits well below the 6.86 million all-time record set in the 2024 final. A five-game LPL versus LCK final featuring high-profile rosters offers the clearest route to new highs, while shorter series or reduced international hype could cap totals near current levels.