Dota 2's BLAST Slam II hits new viewership record

Recently, BLAST Slam II of Dota 2 came to an end. This competition surpassed BLAST Slam I and set a new viewing record for the series.

The popular BLAST Slam II invited ten teams from different regions to participate. However, not all popular teams were invited, such as the two-time TI champion Team Spirit. In addition, teams from North America and South America also missed this event.

The main favorites to win BLAST Slam II were two European teams, Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators. The two teams eventually met in the finals, with Tundra Esports defeating Gaimin Gladiators 3-0 and winning the championship.

Data shows that the total live broadcast time of BLAST Slam II is shorter than that of BLAST Slam I, but the total viewing time has increased by 11.8%. The number of viewers has also increased significantly, with the average number of viewers reaching 31%, and the maximum number of concurrent online users soaring to 38.7%.

The most popular match in BLAST Slam II was the Grand Final between Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators, with 277,487 viewers watching live. The peak of audience activity occurred during the second map of the Grand Final, which was not only the longest game of the entire match, but also the most intense one.

It can be seen that the number of Dota 2 e-sports events is growing at an astonishing rate. Not only has the number of viewers increased, but the prize money for the event will reach more than $1 million in 2025, which is twice the number of major events in 2024, and this number is likely to continue to rise.