Top 5 Most Popular Group Stage Matches at IEM Cologne 2025

The group stage of IEM Cologne 2025 has concluded, but the viewership statistics will be a topic of discussion for a long time. The top five most popular matches vividly demonstrate which teams are currently capturing interest. Real surprises, emotional comebacks, and fierce duels — viewers crave tension and drama, and the tournament in Cologne delivered it in full.

Most Popular Group Matches
According to Esports Charts, the absolute leader in viewership was the match between FURIA Esports and Falcons in the lower bracket semifinals — 761,618 viewers.

In second place was Mouz versus Spirit , the upper bracket final. The game attracted 680,511 viewers, which is unsurprising: both teams were at the peak of their form, and the winner secured a spot in the playoff semifinals.

The third position was The MongolZ vs Falcons — 674,978 viewers. This was where viewers first saw two teams from different continents battle for a place among the elite.

Fourth place — a classic matchup. FaZe versus NAVI — 587,569 views. An upper bracket quarterfinal between giants of the scene, which in itself guarantees interest.

Fifth place — Spirit against aurora , another upper bracket semifinal that gathered 553,988 viewers.

The popularity of the group stage matches at IEM Cologne 2025 showed that audiences want surprises, new names, and emotions. Today, viewers choose not just titles but also stories.