The EMEA Masters 2026 Spring experienced a significant drop in viewership, declining by 65.4% from the Winter split. This decline was reflected in various key metrics, indicating a challenging season for the tournament without a dominant team to attract crowds.
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EMEA Masters 2026 Spring viewership statistics
The Grand Final of EMEA Masters 2026 Spring, featuring Solary and Galions, attracted 37,301 Peak Viewers. The overall tournament peaked at 47,890 viewers, a substantial decrease from the Winter split’s 138,539 Peak Viewers recorded during a match between Witchcraft and G2 NORD.
Witchcraft garnered significant attention due to the competitive debut of the former Los Ratones core post-disbandment by founder Marc “Caedrel” Lamont. Notable players like Martin “Rekkles” Larsson further enhanced the team’s appeal among viewers.
During EMEA Masters 2026 Winter, Witchcraft featured prominently in the top five most-watched matches. Despite exiting early in the Group Stage, the team led in Average Viewers and Hours Watched, emphasizing its crucial role in driving audience engagement.
Consequently, the Grand Final of EMEA Masters 2026 Spring ranked sixth in peak concurrent viewership among the most-watched matches. The majority of popular matches occurred during Witchcraft’s Winter split Group Stage performance.
The absence of Witchcraft also impacted the co-streaming landscape of EMEA Masters 2026 Spring, with the number of unique channels covering the League of Legends tournament dropping from 115 in Winter to 69 in Spring, a decline of 40%.
Notably, Caedrel’s absence had a significant impact on the English-language audience. English watch time plummeted by 97.6% compared to the Winter split, accompanied by an 88.8% drop in Peak Viewers.
EMEA Masters 2026 Spring results
In a rematch of the Winter final, Galions triumphed over Solary with a convincing 3:0 victory to secure their first A-tier title. Eintracht Spandau and UCAM Esports Club claimed third-fourth place, while Galions jungler Francisco “Thayger” Mazo earned the Finals MVP title.
EMEA Masters continues to face declining viewership, returning to pre-pandemic levels when the tournament was still establishing itself in the European League of Legends scene. In a tier-2 ecosystem where star players and teams drive interest, the absence of prominent figures and early exits by key organizations pose significant challenges for the event’s recovery.
The focus now shifts to the international season, where top teams will compete for regional honors and prestigious titles. Stay updated on upcoming tournaments, schedules, results, and viewership statistics on the Esports Charts tournaments page.