League of Legends fans are puzzled with the sudden drop in viewership for EU Masters. The tournament that once held a massive following now seems to have lost its charm.
Summary
- Viewership decline due to new tournament format
- Regional broadcasts steal the spotlight
- Lack of Reddit engagement in certain countries
- Poor communication and scheduling decisions by Riot
GlaewethEsports Explains the Shift
GlaewethEsports suggests that the condensed Group Stage schedule and regional streams are impacting viewer engagement.
MartFire’s Insight on Regional Viewership
MartFire points out that viewers prefer national language streams over the official English one and share more on platforms like Twitter.
joazm’s Data Analysis
joazm highlights the peak viewership of EMEA Masters, shedding light on the overall interest levels.
Direct-Boysenberry83’s National Perspective
Direct-Boysenberry83 discusses the strong national followings for specific teams and the impact on viewership.
Gazskull criticizes Riot’s handling of the tournament and expresses concerns about future changes. SnooDrawings8185 and Ambitious-Wishbone16 elaborate on the tournament’s flaws and the branding decisions made by Riot that have affected viewership.