If you’re a Counter-Strike fan and you haven’t tuned into PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 over the past few days, then you’ve been missing out. The action-packed tournament, currently underway, has showcased some top-tier competitive CS as the world’s most elite teams battled it out for a coveted spot in the playoffs.
Fueled by its star-studded lineup and the high caliber of CS on display, PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2026 has seen its viewership skyrocket, with fans cheering on their favorite teams and players throughout the course of the Group Stage, which concluded yesterday.
As per data from Esports Charts, the average viewership during the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Group Stage has more than doubled compared to last year’s edition of the tournament, while the number of Peak Viewers has increased by over 65%.
The highest peak concurrent viewership at PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2026 was recorded during the Falcons vs FURIA match on February 17. While FURIA has maintained strong viewership throughout the Group Stage, this particular matchup drew 522,477 fans watching simultaneously.
In fact, FURIA was the only team to field over 300,000 average concurrent viewers across their matches in the Group Stage.
As the dust settles, teams that have managed to make it out of the Group Stage are now gearing up for the Playoffs. Scheduled to take place between February 20-22, the PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2026 Playoffs are already shaping up to deliver one of the strongest viewership performances of any non-Major CS2 event this year.
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