The grand final of the ESL Impact League Season 7 drew over 100,000 peak viewers. This not only set a record for ESL's women's league but also for all women's esports in 2025. Such interest in the final is rare for a discipline that has long struggled to capture the attention of a broad audience.

The Main Match of the Tournament and the Surge of Interest
The final between FURIA Fe and Supernova Comets was the culmination of the entire season. The match extended across all three maps and attracted over 100,000 viewers at its peak — thanks in part to active support from co-streams on Twitch and YouTube. Notably, popular Brazilian streamer Alexandre "Gaules" Borba contributed significantly to the tournament's viewership with his audience.

Team FURIA Fe, driven by the emotions of defeating the favorites, managed to impose their game on Supernova Comets and secured victory. However, the American team also garnered significant attention — partly due to their roster of transgender players, which sparked widespread discussions on social media. This topic, as usual, led to a surge in engagement and expanded the tournament's reach.

Success Factors and Impact on Women's CS
By the end of ESL Impact Season 7, the broadcasts accumulated 319,000 hours of viewership and maintained an average of 12,000 viewers — the highest figures in the league's history. The tournament surpassed not only previous Impact seasons but also all women's tournaments in other disciplines, including VCT Game Changers and MLBB competitions. This achievement was made possible by several factors: dramatic results, the growing popularity of women's CS in Brazil, Gaules' media influence, and the presence of socially discussed topics.

The record-breaking numbers of ESL Impact League Season 7 are not just a success of a single broadcast but a signal that the women's scene in Counter-Strike can consistently attract a large audience. Season 7 nearly matched the popularity of the debut league in 2022, which was then perceived as a one-time initiative. Now, ESL Impact appears to be a solid and promising tournament product.