Nearly All of Mongolia Stayed Up to Watch the BLAST.tv Austin Major Final Featuring The MongolZ
On June 23rd, the final of the most-watched tournament in the history of Counter-Strike took place. The decisive match was between Team Vitality, sponsored by GG.Bet, and The MongolZ, sponsored by 1xBet. The French team secured the victory with a 2-1 scoreline.
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Overview
The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, which concluded on June 22nd in the USA, was the first Major tournament of the current Counter-Strike season. This event attracted millions of viewers worldwide and set a new record for total hours watched in the series’ history.
The spotlight was on Team Vitality, who continued their dominance by claiming their seventh consecutive tournament win!
Record-Breaking Viewership at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
The total hours watched for the tournament exceeded 76.1 million, marking a new record in Counter-Strike history.
The peak concurrent viewership during the final match between Team Vitality and The MongolZ reached 1.789 million. The match ended 2-1 in favor of the French team.
Note: Viewership data from Chinese platforms was excluded due to differences in measurement methods, as were views on Steam.tv, where streams automatically start.
New Milestones in Viewership
- Both Team Vitality and The MongolZ set personal records for viewership on their matches.
- Mongolian broadcasts surpassed 100,000 viewers for the first time in esports history.
- Despite the final starting at 4:30 AM local time, thousands of fans gathered in Ulaanbaatar’s main square and other cities to watch The MongolZ matches live.
Mongolian Support for The MongolZ
Peak online viewership of the Mongolian broadcast exceeded 100,000 viewers, representing about 3% of the country’s population.
Considering offline viewings, the actual audience was significantly larger: despite the late hour, the entire nation was rooting for their compatriots.
Scale of Fan Support
- Over 10,000 people gathered in Ulaanbaatar’s main square.
- The match was streamed in restaurants, gyms, and cinemas.
- In the hometown of one player, the governor organized a live screening at the local football stadium.
- The MongolZ team logo was displayed on the capital’s Ferris wheel.
iGaming Ban and Its Impact
Despite a complete ban on iGaming in Mongolia effective from May 30, the match featuring teams sponsored by operators was widely broadcast.
Experts link the ban to the aggressive activity of the local operator 1xBet, the sponsor of The MongolZ team.
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Viewership Statistics
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Watched (HW) | 76.1 million | Record for the Counter-Strike series |
| Peak Concurrent Viewers | 1.789 million | Final: Team Vitality vs The MongolZ |
| Maximum Viewers on Mongolian Broadcast | 100,000+ | First time in esports history |
Conclusions and Ongoing Observations
Esports Charts continues to closely monitor viewership of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Follow the latest updates and milestones using the official tournament hashtag.