Calum Patterson ❘ Published: 2023-08-23T12:57:21 ❘ Updated: 2023-08-23T12:57:36The world record for the most viewed Twitch stream or YouTube live is a coveted achievement, and has been held by the biggest names on the platform over the years. Here’s the highest peak viewership on livestreams, both on Twitch and YouTube.
January 11, 2021 was a historic day for Twitch, as Spanish streaming sensation David ‘TheGrefg’ Cánovas Martínez shattered the record for most concurrent viewers, as he revealed his very own Fortnite skin. He reached another top 3 Twitch record on January 29, 2023, peaking at over 1.7 million for his streamer awards.Article continues after ad
However, on June 25, 2022, another Spanish streamer Ibai shattered that record, drawing in over 3 million viewers to watch his second boxing event. Meanwhile, over on YouTube, Casimiro has set a new record there, with over 6 million.Article continues after ad
With Ibai’s event returning in 2023, he has once again beaten his own record, with La Velada del Año 3 reaching over 3.4 million concurrent viewers on July 1, the new record.
North American streamers still make up the bulk of this list, but non-English speaking streams are growing rapidly on Twitch and YouTube. Expect to see more streamers from other regions fight for a place among the most-viewed streams ever.Article continues after ad
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Most viewed Twitch streams ever
YouTube peak viewers record
IbaiIbai drew in over 3 million viewers during his La Velada Del Año II event, and has beaten this record in 2023.
Most viewed Twitch streams ever
Ibai: 3,442,725
Ibai: 3,356,464
TheGrefg: 2,470,347
TheGrefg: 1,745,462
Ibai: 1,502,295
ELXOKAS: 1,208,144
ELEAGUETV: 1,088,063
PlayStation: 1,014,646
Squeezie: 1,018,187
Riot Games: 854,781
DOTA2TI_RU: 845,224
Gaules: 707,648
Zerator: 707,071
Fortnite: 700,529
Tommyinnit: 650,237
PGL: 649,414
LCK_KOREA: 623,617
Ninja: 616,693
Auronplay: 602,308
ESL_CSGO: 562,080
Spanish streamer Ibai comfortably holds the record for peak viewers on a livestream, with 3.4 million viewers. This was achieved during his ‘La Velada del Año 3‘ event, topping his previous record.Article continues after ad
In second place is fellow Spaniard, TheGrefg. He was revealing his new Fortnite skin at the time, attracting viewers around the world. As the stream starting hitting record numbers, more people joined just to be part of the frenzy.
This list, via Twitch Tracker, includes streams from companies, rather than just individual creators.Article continues after ad
See below for the list for solo streamers only.Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more.
YouTube: Ninja / Epic GamesNinja was the previous record holder, thanks to his popularity at the peak of Fortnite.
Most viewed streams for a solo Twitch streamer (companies excluded):
Ibai: 3,442,725
Ibai: 3,356,464
TheGrefg: 2,470,347
TheGrefg: 1,745,462
Ibai: 1,502,295
ELXOKAS: 1,208,144
Squeezie: 1,018,187
Gaules: 707,648
Zerator: 707,071
Tommyinnit: 650,237
Ninja: 616,693
Auronplay: 602,308
Axozer: 557,151
N3KOGLAI: 543,743
Casimito: 534,644
Shroud: 516,289
XTEARS88: 512,246
BAKZERA: 506,797
OLLIEGAMERZ: 459,316
Asmongold: 448,161
INOXTAG: 436,418
Twitch might still be considered the home of video game livestreaming for now, but YouTube has been making up major ground in this area.
YouTubeYouTube Gaming is the home of livestreams on the platform, and directly competes with Twitch
YouTube peak viewers record
Here are the highest viewership peaks on YouTube livestreams, via PlayBoard:Article continues after ad
CazéTV: 6.1 million (World Cup 2022 QF livestream)
CazéTV: 5.2 million (World Cup 2022 RO16 livestream)
CazéTV: 4.7 million (Vasco vs Flamengo)
SpaceX: 4 million
Apple: 3.6 million
Law & Crime Network: 3.5 million (Depp vs Heard trial)
Fluminese Football Club: 3.5 million
Fluminese Football Club: 3.2 million
NEXT Sports: 2.7 million
BTS: 2.6 million
Sidemen: 2.5 million
VTV Thể Thao: 2.5 million
Dynamo Gaming: 2.4 million
Deddy Corbuzier: 2.4 million
Bein Sports: 2.3 million
Sandy & Junior: 2.3 million
Jorge & Mateus: 2.2 million
NASA: 2.2 million
FLA TV: 2 million
Gusttavo Lima: 2 million
CazéTV: 2 million (Botafogo vs Flamengo)
GrandTV: 1.9 million
Andrea Bocelli: 1.9 million
Note: Deleted livestreams and video previews are not counted in this list.
SpaceX previously held the record for the most viewed livestream on either YouTube or Twitch, with a launch of a test flight into space, showing the view inside the cockpit, on May 27, 2020.Article continues after ad
But, this record was beaten not once, but twice, during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Brazilian streamer and journalist Casimiro did watch alongs of matches, and broke the record during the Brazil vs Croatia match, with 6.1 million live viewers.
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When Ninja set the Twitch record by playing Fortnite with Drake and Travis Scott, it immediately elevated the streaming space more widely, paving the way for more records to be set. As livestreaming in general grows in popularity, we could see more streamers crack the 1 million viewers mark.Article continues after adArticle continues after ad
We’ll keep you updated when new records are set and these rankings change, but Ibai has secured his spot at number one on Twitch for a long time to come.
