Esports Charts and StarLadder are joining forces once again for the special edition of one of Counter-Strike’s most iconic tournament series. Following their collaboration in 2025 for StarSeries’ return, Esports Charts is back to provide viewership analytics for the event.
The partnership has been ongoing throughout the 2026 season, with Esports Charts offering live audience insights for the regional Closed Qualifiers held in July and August. This collaboration now extends to the Main Event set to happen in Barcelona, Spain, from September 17 to 20, 2026. Eight Counter-Strike teams will battle it out in a LAN setting for a chance to win a portion of the $500,000 prize pool.
“Reaching its 20th season is a significant milestone for StarSeries, and we are thrilled to be part of this new chapter with StarLadder. Working closely with their team has been a pleasure, and we take pride in providing them with the audience data and insights necessary to grasp the series’ reach and engagement. We are excited to see what this anniversary season has in store.”
– Artyom Odintsov, co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts
“Having reliable audience data is crucial for establishing long-term partnerships in esports. Esports Charts helps us comprehend the demographics we reach across different markets and offers our partners an impartial view of our tournaments’ audience performance. As StarSeries enters its 20th season, continuing this partnership allows us to enhance transparency and identify new prospects for the series and the supporting brands.”
– Viacheslav Shcherbakov, Head of Sales & Partnerships at StarLadder
Introduced in 2012, StarSeries has been a prominent fixture in the competitive esports scene for over a decade. It has undergone various changes across different games and formats, solidifying its position as one of Counter-Strike’s most renowned tournament series. Its comeback to the Counter-Strike scene in 2025 marked a new beginning for the brand.
The revival event in Budapest amassed 1.3 million Hours Watched and reached a peak of 90,987 concurrent viewers, ranking as the sixth-highest peak in the history of the StarSeries Counter-Strike circuit.