G2 triumphs in BLAST 2024, dominating esports with thrilling performances

The BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 in Singapore capped off a record-breaking CS2 season, showcasing the world’s best teams and a massive $1 million prize pool. G2 Esports crushes Team Spirit in a clean sweep to seize the championship title! 

Despite NAVI’s early elimination, dampening viewership potential, G2’s popularity brought in diverse audiences, with notable peaks among English, Russian, and Polish-speaking fans. 

G2’s newcomer Snax shone, drawing over 10,000 mentions on Twitch and inspiring Gen-Z "gigachad" and "goat" reactions. His standout plays, alongside veteran teammates like NiKo and M0nesy, cemented G2’s appeal across both betting and viewership ranks. Team Spirit, though outmatched in the final, saw high viewership, especially in matches against fan-favorites like FaZe and Astralis. 

The BLAST 2024 season amassed 62.55 million hours of watch time, solidifying its status in esports. With a new location and strong international support, the World Final set a high bar for CS2’s competitive scene as it looks forward to 2025.