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10 Most Watched Twitch Streamers of 2020 So Far as Ninja and Others Eye Return
– Summit1g hits top spot with 75million hours watched
– End of Mixer leaves door open to Ninja & Shroud
– No Myth or Pokimane in top 10 list
2020 has been a strange year — but Twitch streamers have had it stranger than most. The global lockdown has driven huge spikes across the streaming world as these entertainers have been a lifeline for millions of fans looking for company and distraction from the safety of their home.
This led to 101% year-on-year viewership growth in April.
The award-winning esports bookmakers at Unikrn have created a list of the top 10 most watched twitch streamers of 2020 so far.
This comes with this week’s news that Microsoft has ditched their own streaming service, Mixer, leaving the door open for some of the biggest streamers on the planet to return to Twitch.
Tyler Blevins, known on Twitch as Ninja, accrued 14 million followers on Twitch before leaving to join Mixer in October last year, but the Fortnite gamer joined other big names such as Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek and Cory “King Gothalion” Michael as free agents with Mixer’s collapse.
So, they too could make this list before the end of the year!
Most Watched Twitch Streamers of 2020
10.
TimTheTatman
Name: Timothy Betar
Games: Fortnite, Overwatch, Call of Duty:
Country: United States
Age: 29
The online personality has recently become an icon.
Now with nearly five million followers on Twitch, you may have seen the 29-year-old in the NFL 100 advert at Superbowl LIV earlier this year.
Followers: 4,947,610
Watch time in 2020: 24,293,873 hours
9.
Lirik
Name: Saqib Zahid
Games: PUBG, GTA V, others
Country: United States
Age: 29
Lirik has become well-known for his walkthroughs and guides as well as his competitive multiplayer gaming.
The 29-year-old is the king of variety, trying new games to give his fans a fair review of new opportunities.
Followers: 2,624,326
Watch time in 2020: 24,647,532 hours
8.
Rubius
Name: Ruben Gundersen
Games: Fortnite, Minecraft and others
Country: Spain
Age: 30
Rubius is rumoured to be one of the highest earners on the platform.
It was reported that he was estimated to be earning around $135,000 per video.
Followers: 5,062,556
Watch time in 2020: 24,934,263 hours
7.
Tyler1
Name: Tyler Steinkamp
Games: League of Legends
Country: United States
Age: 25
In January, Tyler1 set himself the challenge of reaching Challenger playing only Jungle on League of Legends ‘to prove a point’.
Last month, he achieved his goal, declared himself “the GOAT” and surprising many of his followers.
Followers: 3,387,929
Watch time in 2020: 26,644,027 hours
6.
NICKMERCS
Name: Nick Kolchef
Games: Fortnite, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Country: United States
Age: 29
NICKMERCS has long been considered one of the best Fortnite streamers out there.
He’s even now got so popular that rapper Drake has publicly given the gamer permission to use his music in his streams.
Followers: 3,671,400
Watch time in 2020: 26,874,307 hours
5.
Tfue
Name: Turner Tenney
Games: Fortnite
Country: United States
Age: 22
Amassing a fanbase of more than 8.5million on Twitch, Tfue now holds the highest number of followers on the platform.
The 22-year-old took a break from Fortnite back in May after calling out the game for being “unfair”.
Followers: 8,537,326
Watch time in 2020: 30,823,402
4.
Anomaly
Name: Ludwig Lagerstedt
Games: CS:GO, Valorant
Country: Sweden
Age: 25
Anomaly’s figures have skyrocketed in the past few months, much because of his decision to re-stream 24/7 Valorant VODs.
There’s nothing wrong with this in terms of how Twitch sees it, though some fans and streamers have taken a disliking.
Followers: 2,631,307
Watch time in 2020: 47,037,756
3.
xQcOW
Name: Félix Lengyel
Games: Overwatch and various other games
Country: Canada
Age: 24
XQC is never too far from the headlines.
The skilled gamer even revealed last year how YouTube wrote to him directly to ask him to never stream with them.
Followers: 3,068,964
Watch time in 2020: 55,745,432 hours
2.
Gaules
Name: Alexandre Borba
Games: CS:GO
Country: Brazil
Age: 36
Gaules has been a sensation on Twitch over the past few months.
The Brazilian broke his own national record of 263,000 simultaneous viewers when he reached a peak of 393,000 viewers hosting the final of the BLAST Premier Spring Finals of North America.
Followers: 1,642,928
Watch time in 2020: 57,671,713 hours
1.
Summit1g
Name: Jaryd Lazar
Games: CS:GO, Sea of Thieves, GTA V and more
Country: United States
Age 33
And 2020’s top streamer so far is Summit1g.
Twitch have even gone out their way to lock their most prized asset down by offering the popular gamer a new contract in recent weeks.
Followers: 5,357,969
Watch time in 2020: 75,839,528 hours
Most Watched Twitch Streamers of 2020
Channel | Watch time | Stream time | Average viewers | Followers | |
1 | summit1g | 75,839,528 | 1,903 | 35,811 | 5,357,969 |
2 | Gaules | 57,671,713 | 4,218 | 13,694 | 1,642,928 |
3 | xQcOW | 55,745,432 | 1,800 | 28,975 | 3,068,964 |
4 | Anomaly | 47,037,756 | 1,148 | 19,808 | 2,631,307 |
5 | Tfue | 30,823,402 | 1,071 | 28,012 | 8,537,326 |
6 | NICKMERCS | 26,874,307 | 1,146 | 22,386 | 3,671,400 |
7 | loltyler1 | 26,644,027 | 985 | 26,468 | 3,387,929 |
8 | Rubius | 24,934,263 | 510 | 47,931 | 5,062,556 |
9 | LIRIK | 24,647,532 | 1,103 | 21,928 | 2,624,326 |
10 | TimTheTatman | 24,293,873 | 865 | 27,126 | 4,947,610 |
*Statistics from Dec 29 2019 – June 26th
Awards
BETBY SHINES AT SiGMA AMERICAS WITH LOCALISED STRATEGY AND WINS ESPORTS AWARD

BETBY, the cutting-edge sportsbook provider, has further cemented its position as one of the most innovative suppliers in the sports betting landscape following a standout appearance at SiGMA Americas, the leading event for the iGaming industry in Latin America.
Hosted in São Paulo, Brazil, SiGMA Americas brought together the industry’s most influential stakeholders, with a spotlight on the dynamic and fast-growing Latin American market. BETBY stood out at the event by showcasing the full strength of its flexible sportsbook solution, designed to empower operators with complete control over the betting experience.
A major highlight of the exhibition was BETBY’s showcase of its hyper-localised content capabilities, which empower operators to engage regional audiences with culturally relevant offerings. This strategic focus was exemplified by the industry’s most comprehensive Vaquejada betting solution, a rodeo-style sport particularly popular in northeast Brazil. BETBY’s unique content portfolio, which includes both pre-live markets and an immersive e-sim version of the sport, resonated strongly with operators and attendees. It demonstrated not only a deep understanding of regional preferences, but also the supplier’s ability to create tailored content for any market.
Alongside this, BETBY exhibited continued innovation through its proprietary esports feed BETBY Games, and its comprehensive suite of AI tools AI Labs, which leverages artificial intelligence to deliver personalisation, real-time recommendations, and enhanced operational efficiency.
As further recognition of its ongoing innovation in the iGaming industry, BETBY was honoured with the Best Esports Product award during the SiGMA Americas Awards ceremony. This win underscores BETBY’s vision to redefine the esports betting experience through its BETBY Games solution, which is designed to deliver unmatched flexibility, customisation, and engagement for operators and players.
“This recognition at SiGMA Americas is a proud milestone for our entire team, even though our presence in Brazil this week was about much more than awards,” said Leonid Pertsovskiy, BETBY’s Chief Executive Officer. “It was about connecting with the region, understanding what local players truly value, and showing that we have the technology and vision to meet those needs. We’re building products that scale globally but connect locally, and that’s what sets BETBY apart.”
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eSports
Esports World Cup to Feature Record-breaking Prize Pool of More Than $70M for 2025 Event

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC), the world’s largest esports event, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 through August 24. With the highest stakes in esports history, the $70+ million prize pool elevates EWC as one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events and reinforces the EWCF’s long-term commitment to the sustainable growth of the esports industry. The total prize pool is a $10 million increase from last summer’s inaugural event, marking a significant step in the Esports World Cup Foundation’s mission to create life-changing opportunities and provide sustainable career paths for competitive players and multidisciplinary esports Clubs.
“The record-breaking $70+ million prize pool, along with our commitment to the Club Partner Program and our multi-year publisher agreements, is a privilege to announce and validation of our purpose to elevate the industry, by giving players, clubs, publishers and all other stakeholders the stability needed to invest for future success. While more than $70 million is an incredible, life-changing sum, it’s always aligned with a long-term vision rather than short-term impact. It’s not just to have more money at stake, but to create opportunities for everyone at every level of the ecosystem, and strengthen the industry for generations to come,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of Esports World Cup Foundation.
With 25 tournaments in 24 games announced to date, including four new games—Chess, Crossfire, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and VALORANT—EWC 2025 will bring together more than 2000 elite esports players and 200 top Clubs for the largest multi-game competition in history, with a life-changing prize pool rewarding more players and Clubs on the world’s biggest stage.
“Winning the Club Championship crown and $7 million at the inaugural Esports World Cup was a defining moment for Team Falcons. The opportunity to compete in front of our home fans, where they made the arenas shake with every great play, motivated us like never before, and it was an honor to secure the victory for them. We’ve used the momentum and winnings from last year to build on our success and we look forward to continuing that legacy this summer,” said Mosaad Al-Dossary, CEO of Team Falcons.
“Competing at the inaugural EWC contributed to one of the most successful competitive years in our 24-year history, securing a strong second-place finish in the EWC 2024 Club Championship. With our winnings, we expanded into new games like chess, strengthened our international presence in Southeast Asia, and supported philanthropic initiatives. The experience, momentum, and rosters we’ve built over the past year put us in the perfect position to claim the Championship crown at EWC 2025. We believe this to be our year,” said Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO of Team Liquid.
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Asia
ESFI’s Lokesh Suji Re-Elected as Asian Electronic Sports Federation VP, South Asia, Strengthening India’s Esports Leadership
In a significant boost for Indian esports, Lokesh Suji has been re-elected unopposed as Vice President for South Asia in the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) during its recent online Electoral General Assembly in Hong Kong for a four-year term. Holding this position since AESF’s inception, Suji’s re-election highlights India’s growing influence in international esports, reinforcing the Esports Federation of India’s (ESFI) role in shaping the region’s competitive gaming landscape.
The AESF Electoral General Assembly, chaired by outgoing President Kenneth Fok, convened representatives from 38 member nations and OCA Deputy Director General Vinod Tiwari. Thailand’s Santi Lothong secured the AESF Presidency with a simple majority, alongside new Vice Presidents for different Asian zones.
“I am deeply grateful for the continued trust placed in me and extend my sincere thanks to Kenneth (Fok) for his leadership and guidance over the years. I also look forward to working closely with Santi (Lothong) for this next phase. This re-election is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the remarkable growth of esports in India and South Asia. Esports in Asia is entering a defining era, and I am committed to ensuring that our players, federations, and stakeholders receive the recognition, opportunities, and platforms they deserve,” said Lokesh Suji, Vice President, South Asia, of AESF and Director of ESFI.
As Asia’s esports governing body, recognised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), AESF has been instrumental in getting esports included in Asian Games and hosting major tournaments like the Asian Esports Games 2018 and the Asian Games 2022, featuring top titles such as Dota 2, Street Fighter 6, and FIFA Online. AESF has also been selected as the Technical Delegate for Esports at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Commenting on Suji’s re-election, Santi Lothong, the incoming AESF President, said: “Having worked alongside Lokesh for years, I have witnessed his unwavering dedication to developing esports in South Asia and beyond. His leadership, vision, and relentless efforts have helped shape the region’s competitive landscape. I look forward to continuing our collaboration and strengthening esports across Asia under this new leadership phase.”
Kenneth Fok, the outgoing AESF President, added: “Lokesh has been a steadfast pillar in AESF’s journey, always pushing to elevate esports across Asia. His passion and commitment have left a lasting impact, shaping key initiatives and strengthening our community. It’s been a pleasure working alongside him, and I am confident he will continue driving esports forward.”
Under Suji’s leadership, India has made significant strides in esports, with historic medal finishes in the Commonwealth Esports Championship 2022, BRICS Esports Championship and Asian Esports Games and strong performances in the Asian Games 2018 and 2022, where Indian athletes proved their mettle against the world’s best. ESFI is further cementing India’s esports dominance with the WAVES Esports Championship (WESC) —a pioneering initiative that fosters homegrown talent and provides Indian players with an international platform to compete at the highest level. WAVES Esports Championship is one of the ‘Create in India Challenge’ as part of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s marque event ‘World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit’ (WAVES) to be held on 1-4 May 2025, Mumbai.
Recognized by and Member of the International Esports Federation, Asian Esports Federation, and Global Esports Federation, ESFI remains dedicated to strengthening India’s position on the global esports stage.
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