The PGL Bucharest 2025 has officially concluded its Group Stage, and the numbers are already pointing to a successful event in terms of audience engagement. As the second PGL-hosted Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the year, Bucharest 2025 managed to surpass the earlier PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 event in terms of total hours watched during the Group Stage.
According to data shared by Esports Charts, the Bucharest event drew global attention over five days of intense action from April 6 to April 10. With regional fanbases rallying behind their favorite teams, the stage set a high bar for the upcoming playoff rounds.
8.95 Million Hours Watched with Nearly 350K Peak Viewers
The Group Stage of PGL Bucharest 2025 accumulated an impressive 8.95 million Hours Watched. Peak concurrent viewership reached just shy of 350,000 viewers, illustrating the power of regional audiences tuning in across time zones. Notably, the fanbases from Brazil, Mongolia, and Turkey played a key role in these statistics, with Portuguese-speaking Brazilians continuing their dominant support for Counter-Strike, while Mongolian and Turkish viewers emerged as significant contributors this time around.
On average, 184,500 viewers followed the action daily. Due to multiple games being held concurrently, viewership tended to ramp up later in the day as audiences tuned in for elimination matches and high-stakes encounters.
PGL Bucharest 2025 (image via Getty)The MongolZ Capture Mongolian Pride and Global Attention
One of the most compelling stories of the Group Stage was the performance—and eventual elimination—of The MongolZ. The team captured widespread support from Mongolian fans and beyond, becoming a symbol of national pride and a rising force in international esports.
Their elimination match against Team Falcons on Day 5 drew the highest viewership of the Group Stage, reaching over 338,000 peak viewers. While the 1-2 defeat ended their playoff hopes, The MongolZ succeeded in significantly elevating the visibility of Mongolian esports on the global stage.
However, their absence in the playoffs may affect viewership from their home country moving forward, as the emotional investment in national representation often plays a major role in regional fan engagement.
Top Matches Driven by Regional Fanbases
The data clearly shows that matches involving teams with strong national followings produced the most significant viewership numbers. One notable example was the match between FURIA and The MongolZ, which ranked as the second-most-watched match of the Group Stage. This match united FURIA’s massive Brazilian audience with The MongolZ’s energetic Mongolian supporters.
Another major highlight came on the opening day with the matchup between paiN Gaming from Brazil and Aurora Gaming, the new banner for the ex-Eternal Fire Turkish lineup. This clash attracted significant attention thanks to the combined pull of two highly active fanbases.
PGL Bucharest 2025 (image via Getty)Playoffs Promise More Global Showdowns
Looking ahead, the PGL Bucharest 2025 Playoffs promise to deliver even more thrilling matchups and high viewership potential. The playoff lineup includes internationally recognized teams such as G2 Esports and FaZe Clan, as well as regionally beloved squads like Team Falcons and Aurora Gaming. Their presence is expected to continue the trend of strong regional engagement, driving viewership numbers.
With the playoffs culminating in the grand finale this Sunday, fans and analysts alike are expecting Bucharest to potentially match or even surpass the peak viewership of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, which hit over 500,000 viewers.
If the Group Stage numbers are any indication, the PGL Bucharest 2025 Playoffs are poised to deliver one of the most-watched Counter-Strike events of the year.
