The 2026 Asian Games – Southeast Asia Qualifiers ranked among the top 10 most-watched tournaments of 2026

The Southeast Asian qualifiers for the 2026 Asian Games became one of the most popular esports tournaments of 2026.

According to Esports Charts, at its peak, the 2026 Asian Games qualifiers attracted 1,278,586 viewers, ranking 10th on the list. It’s worth noting that three other Mobile Legends championships also made the top list — Seasons 17 of the MPL Indonesia and MPL Philippines made it into the top 5, while the M7 World Championships took the top spot, with its grand final watched by over 5.6 million viewers.

The 2026 Asian Games - Southeast Asia Qualifiers took place from June 18 to 21 in Singapore. Eight national teams participated in the qualifying tournament, only five of which secured spots in the main stage of the event.

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