The semifinal match between Spirit and Falcons at IEM Cologne Major 2026 reached a peak viewership of 2,216,902 viewers, according to data from Esports Charts.
This peak viewership made IEM Cologne Major 2026 the second most-watched tournament in Counter-Strike history. The top spot is still held by PGL Major Stockholm 2021, which recorded a peak audience of 2,748,434 viewers.
The Spirit vs Falcons clash also became the most-watched match in the history of CS2 Majors and the most popular match in the history of the IEM Cologne tournament series.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament features a prize pool of $1.25 million.
As previously reported, zonic commented on reaching the IEM Cologne Major grand final, stating: "The job is not finished yet."
