The Marvel Rivals esports scene is still in its early days, but the initial results have been quite promising. This fledgling environment attracts numerous organizations, substantial viewership numbers (thanks to co-streaming), and some fascinating rivalries.
The first competitive tournaments have shown plenty of highlights and trash-talking, and there’s nowhere to go but up for Marvel Rivals esports.
After a month of action worldwide, the Marvel Rivals Invitational series has concluded, crowning five champions across each of the main regions. The most interest in Marvel Rivals esports has been in North America, which boasts the highest viewership and draws large interest from established organizations.
Excluding streamer-focused events like Creator Cup and Twitch Rivals, the recent NA Invitational that wrapped up yesterday was the Marvel Rivals event that achieved the highest peak viewership. According to Esports Charts, the event reached 71,099 concurrent viewers at its peak. This figure was bolstered by co-streamers such as Shroud, who became so invested in Marvel Rivals that he founded a team competing in the event: Shroud-X. The tournament also featured several larger organizations with dedicated fanbases, including Sentinels, Envy, FlyQuest, and 100 Thieves.
The potential for growth within Marvel Rivals is evident. NetEase has committed to investing in the game itself for “10 years and beyond.” With seasonal tournaments integrated into the game’s competitive mode itself, it implies that esports will remain a priority for years ahead.
