According to a recent study, esports viewership experienced a significant rise of 9% in 2023 compared to the previous year. However, livestreaming's weekly average viewership witnessed a slight dip during the same period. These findings were revealed in the yearly livestreaming trends report from Stream Hatchet, the streaming analytics platform owned by FaZe Clan owner GameSquare.
In 2023, a staggering 2.5 billion hours of esports events were watched, indicating a substantial increase in viewership. It is important to note that this data includes a wide range of esports events, not just mainstream ones. This inclusivity contributes to the overall growth observed year over year, marking an impressive 92% increase since 2019.
