The League of The Americas (LTA) concluded its inaugural season with a final match between FURIA and paiN Gaming. Despite being a historic event, the championship didn’t quite live up to expectations in terms of viewership. The decision to merge the Brazilian League (CBLOL) with the Latin American League (LLA) to form the LTA has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
Declining Interest
The numbers are telling: the LTA final peaked at 258,672 viewers, a significant drop from the 331,713 who watched the CBLOL final last year. According to Esports Charts, a platform that tracks esports tournament statistics, this decline suggests a growing disinterest among fans. One major factor contributing to this decline is the reduced number of Brazilian teams participating in the LTA. The merger resulted in four teams being cut from the competition, leaving only six Brazilian squads. Fans seem to be struggling to adjust to this new landscape.
The image below captures the intensity of the final match.
The future of the LTA remains uncertain. Will the community rally around the new format, or will viewership continue to dwindle? The key to success lies in addressing the concerns of fans and finding a way to rekindle their enthusiasm for the League of Legends esports scene.