League of Legends is one of the largest esports on the planet with fans hailing from all corners of the world. This has also translated into betting, as it is currently one of the most popular esports for sportsbooks. Abios has compiled the latest statistics on player count, viewership and betting figures for sportsbooks looking to make the most out of their League of Legends offering in 2025.
League of Legends is a MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) made by Riot Games. It lends itself to competitive play with its teamwork-based gameplay, a massive roster of 150+ champions with unique abilities, and complex strategies.
With Riot’s support, League of Legends grew a massive esports scene with an organised season full of regional competitions and international championships. These tournaments are when bettors tune in to follow their favorite teams or watch intense matches in hopes of winning big.
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League of Legends Player Count
League of Legends has been out since 2009 and continues to have a consistent player count. In recent years, League of Legends has reach upwards of 180 million active players. During the last few months in 2024, ActivePlayer.io estimated that there were just under 50 million active players each month.
The majority of players are from South Korea, followed by Taiwain, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and China.
Esports Viewership
League of Legends is one of the most-viewed esports around the world, with fans tuning in from all over the world to cheer on their favorite teams.
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The World Championship 2024 had a peak viewership of 6.86 million fans, which happened during the Grand Final match against T1 and BLG. This is now the most-viewed esports event of all time, showing that it’s only continuing to grow as time goes on.
Most-viewed League of Legends Esports Events
| Event | Year | Peak Viewership |
| Worlds | 2024 | 6.86 |
| Worlds | 2023 | 6.4 |
| Worlds | 2022 | 5.15 |
| Worlds | 2021 | 4.02 |
| Worlds | 2019 | 3.99 |
In 2025, the first regional circuits ended and saw impressive viewership across the world. The LCK Cup was the most-watched region with 1.9 million peak viewers, followed by LEC Winter with 801K, then NCL Winter with 361K. This is a good showing for the first splits, which are often seen as the least consequential of the entire season. Fans should expect higher viewership when the inaugural First Stand arrives.
League of Legends Worlds 2024 Betting Statistics
Based on betting data from League of Legends Worlds 2024 and the rest of Q4 2024, Abios has up-to-date statistics on what esports fans bet on in terms of teams, match ups and bet offers.
First, let’s take a look at the teams that have the most betting activity. These were the ones that were longwithstanding in the tournament or had either a massive following, a great storyline, an exciting matchup, or even a surprising performance that has drawn bettors to them during tournaments.
| Top Teams | % of turnover |
| Bilibili Gaming | 11% |
| Weibo Gaming | 11% |
| Gen.G | 10% |
| T1 | 10% |
| Hanwha Life | 7% |
Curious which matches in the tournament that conjured the most bets during the League of Legends World Championships in 2024? Here are the matches that had bettors the most excited, whether it’s due to them feeling confident about a win, expecting a massive upset, or just wanting to get more invested in an exciting match.
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Match | % of turnover |
| Bilibili Gaming | T1 | Grand Final | 9% |
| T1 | Gen.G | Semifinals | 7% |
| Hanwha Life | Bilibili Gaming | Quarterfinals | 5% |
| Gen.G | FlyQuest | Quarterfinals | 5% |
| Top Esports | T1 | Quarterfinals | 5% |
So what types of bets are bettors making while watching these matches? As expected, Match Winner held clear majority, followed by handicap bets. As we’ve discussed in the past, player props are playing a more prominent role in esports betting. For Q4 2024, 4% of all bets were on “Total Kills by the Player”, making it the third-most popular bet offer.
| Top Bet Offers | % of turnover |
| Match Winner | 64% |
| Map Handicap | 5% |
| Total Kills by the Player | 4% |
| Total Minutes | 2% |
| Correct Map Score | 1% |
Player Age Statistics
Over the years, it’s become clear that there is a certain demographic that’s the most invested in esports betting. The average age is currently 29 years old — young enough to be an avid gamer yet old enough to have their own money to spend. Here’s a breakdown that Abios put together:
| Demographics | Years | % of players |
| Gen Z | 1997 – 2006 | 56% |
| Millennials | 1981 – 1996 | 37% |
| Gen X | 1965 – 1980 | 6% |
| Boomers + | 1964-1934 | 1% |
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