We’re now three months into a year that’s already delivered some unforgettable Counter-Strike moments—and the viewership numbers prove it.

The iconic IEM Katowice continues to lead the way, with this year’s edition claiming all top three spots on the list. The grand final between Spirit and Vitality drew in over 1.29 million peak viewers, making it the most-watched CS2 match of the year so far.

Here are the top 5 most-watched matches of 2025 (so far):

1. Spirit vs Vitality – 1,299,747 peak viewers (IEM Katowice Grand Final)
2. NAVI vs Spirit – 1,036,326 viewers (IEM Katowice Semifinal)
3. NAVI vs Spirit – 882,113 viewers (IEM Katowice Group Stage)
4. MOUZ vs Vitality – 851,728 viewers (BLAST Open Lisbon Grand Final)
5. Spirit vs Vitality – 783,550 viewers (BLAST Open Lisbon Semifinal)

Numbers and statistics are from Esports Charts.