April 2026 witnessed a surge in esports activities, whether in traditional PC games or the expanding realm of mobile gaming. Esports Charts previously highlighted the top esports tournaments of the month based on concurrent viewership, and now we delve into the most-watched tournaments among Hindi-speaking audiences.
Hindi viewers represent a rapidly growing segment in the esports sector today, especially with the resurgence of games like Battlegrounds Mobile India and Free Fire in the global competitive arena. The presence of established esports entities such as S8UL Esports has also contributed to the recent surge in livestream viewership numbers.
Which esports tournaments garnered the most attention from Hindi-speaking viewers in April 2026?
The Free Fire MAX India Cup 2026 Spring emerged as the most popular event among Hindi-speaking audiences last month. This competition marked India’s reentry onto the global stage, achieving record viewership numbers in the country over the past four years. The peak viewership of 125.5K was recorded during Round 8 of the Champion Rush stage, where Team Hind secured victory.
In second place is another Free Fire tournament, the Be Booyah! VN-SA-SEA Battlefield Season 3, which featured 20 teams from Vietnam, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The event attracted 26.8K Peak Viewers during Round 18 of the Play-off Stage, with the Indian squad from S8UL Elite securing a spot in the Grand Final by finishing second.
The PUBG EMEA Championship: 2026 Spring claimed the third spot, drawing 20.3K PV among Hindi viewers during Round 5 of Day 1 of the Playoffs 1. The victory of S8UL Esports in this stage, led by their Russian team, propelled them to the Finals where they finished fifth.
Following on the list is the VCT 2026: Pacific Stage 1, where the clash between Gen.G Esports and India’s own Global Esports reached a peak of 13.4K viewers. Global Esports’ Asian squad secured a 2:0 victory, kickstarting their campaign positively and advancing to the Playoffs with a 3:2 record from the Group Stage.
Rounding up the rankings is the ongoing ML Masters Series Season 1, with just over 9K PV during the matchup between S8UL Esports and True Rippers. S8UL Esports has been a dominant force in viewership for this inaugural event, consistently attracting 25% more viewers than any other team. Their impact on viewership underscores their significance in the Indian esports landscape.
With established titles like Free Fire and BGMI welcoming new contenders such as Moba Legends (Indian variant of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang), the esports viewership in the region is steadily climbing back to pre-pandemic levels. The popularity of mobile esports paves the way for the potential return of banned games like Arena of Valor, provided they align with the regulations set by the Indian authorities.