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ESL touts 20 million unique viewers for Counter-Strike/Street Fighter V esports event

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Another competitive gaming showcase brings in massive numbers of spectators.

The esports league managing company ESL announced that its ESL One New York event attracted 20 million unique online viewers across all streaming platforms. ESL One New York took place during October 1 and October 2 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ESL is touting the event as the biggest ever for the East Coast. Along with the digital viewers, the arena had 8,500 fans watching on each day.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.