Riot Says 2026 LCK Hit 714,000 Average Minute Audience
Riot Games announced the 2026 LCK set an AMA of 714,000 viewers, surpassing 700,000 for the first time in the metric's history.
Riot Games announced that the 2026 LCK season recorded an average minute audience (AMA) of 714,000 viewers, the first time the league has passed the 700,000 mark since the metric began. The figure was reported by gamemeca.com.
The 2026 LCK AMA grew 13% compared with 2025, setting a new record for the league. Global viewership rose 20% year over year, with viewers outside Korea accounting for more than 70% of total AMA at 504,000.
The 2026 LCK finals peaked 24% higher year over year in concurrent viewers, even though the matchup was the same as the previous year: Gen.G against Hanwha Life Esports.
The season ran from April 1 to September 13, 2026. When the franchise system was introduced in 2021, LCK AMA stood at 326,000 viewers, making the 2026 figure a 2.19x increase.
Ahead of the 2026 season, Naver Chzzk and SOOP secured LCK broadcast rights for the next five years, becoming new viewing channels after YouTube had been the main platform. Other background points from the season include the single-season single-champion system introduced in 2025, regular-season matches between rival teams passing 1 million AMA, teams split into Legend and Rise groups in rounds 3-4, the LCK Cup held in Hong Kong and a Vietnam roadshow by Kiwoom DRX.
Quick answers
What was the 2026 LCK average minute audience?
Riot Games announced an AMA of 714,000 viewers, the first time the LCK has exceeded 700,000.
How much did 2026 LCK viewership grow?
AMA grew 13% from 2025 and global viewership rose 20% year over year, with global viewers making up over 70% of total AMA at 504,000.
Which teams played the 2026 LCK finals?
Gen.G faced Hanwha Life Esports, the same matchup as the previous year, with peak concurrent viewers up 24% year over year.