By Sagar V. Mankar 
The inaugural Asian Esports Games (AEG) 2024, a groundbreaking event for Asian esports, showcased the best of competitive gaming across the region. Organized by the Thailand Esports Federation (TESF) with support from the Sports Authority of Thailand, and sanctioned by the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF), this event marked a significant step in elevating esports in Asia. Held from November 25 to December 1, 2024, at the Indoor Stadium Hua Mak in Bangkok, Thailand, the event featured three marquee titles: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), Arena of Valor (AoV), and eFootball, with a mix of Open and Women’s categories.
Champions of the Asian Esports Games 2024
Here are the winners for each title:
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Women’s):
- 🥇 Gold: Indonesia
- 🥈 Silver: Philippines
- 🥉 Bronze: China
- Arena of Valor:
- 🥇 Gold: Thailand
- 🥈 Silver: Vietnam
- 🥉 Bronze: Chinese Taipei
- eFootball:
- 🥇 Gold: Thailand (Nattawat “TXRO” Namburee)
- 🥈 Silver: Malaysia (Ahmad Muhaimin “Minbappe” Abdul Razak)
- 🥉 Bronze: India (Pavan “MrTomboy” Kampelli)
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang – Pioneering Women’s Esports
The MLBB Women’s tournament saw 20 national teams, making it the largest representation of women’s teams in Asian esports history. Teams competed in Group Stages followed by a Double-Elimination Playoff, with matches ranging from Best-of-1 (BO1) to Best-of-7 (BO7).
Key Results:
- Grand Finals: Indonesia defeated the Philippines 4-2, continuing their dominance in the scene.
- Notable Debut: China earned their first-ever Bronze Medal in an international MLBB event.
Prize Pool Distribution:
- 🥇 $3,000: Indonesia
- 🥈 $2,000: Philippines
- 🥉 $800: China
Team rosters featured standout players like Chell, Cinny, and Fumi for Indonesia, and Alcaraz, Amores, and Perez for the Philippines, highlighting a blend of strategic gameplay and exceptional skills.
Arena of Valor – Thailand’s Resounding Triumph
Thailand emerged victorious in the AoV tournament, defeating Vietnam in a gripping Best-of-7 Grand Final (4-1). The competition included nine national teams, beginning with a BO2 Group Stage and progressing to a Double-Elimination Playoff.
Key Results:
- Upper Bracket Finals: Thailand beat Chinese Taipei 2-0.
- Grand Finals: Thailand overpowered Vietnam to claim Gold.
Prize Pool Distribution:
- 🥇 $3,000: Thailand
- 🥈 $2,000: Vietnam
- 🥉 $800: Chinese Taipei
Thailand’s roster, including players like Acapae and NuNu, demonstrated exceptional coordination, outpacing competitors with a seamless blend of tactics and execution.
eFootball – A Thrilling Finale
The eFootball event delivered a dramatic conclusion to AEG 2024, with Thailand’s Nattawat “TXRO” Namburee edging out Malaysia’s Ahmad Muhaimin “Minbappe” Abdul Razak in a 3-2 Grand Final. India’s Pavan “MrTomboy” Kampelli captured Bronze, marking India’s first podium finish in a football simulation title.
Highlights:
- Pavan’s journey included defeating the 2022 World Finals Champion, Asgard Azizi of Indonesia, showcasing his meteoric rise.
- The 23 teams were divided into four groups, with the top two from each advancing to a Double-Elimination bracket.
Prize Pool Distribution:
- 🥇 TBA: Thailand
- 🥈 TBA: Malaysia
- 🥉 $500: India
Overall Medal Standings
Thailand dominated the overall standings with two Gold Medals (AoV and eFootball), securing their place as the regional esports powerhouse. Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia followed with impressive performances in their respective categories.
Viewership Milestones
According to Esports Charts, the event recorded a peak viewership of over 500,000, with standout figures from MLBB and AoV:
- MLBB’s Women’s event peaked at 326,125 viewers, becoming the most-watched women’s tournament for the title in 2024.
- AoV attracted 181,444 peak viewers, ranking as the game’s seventh most-watched event of the year.
This reflects the growing popularity and cultural significance of esports across Asia, with millions tuning in to watch their favorite teams and players.
Where to Watch or Rewatch AEG 2024
Missed the action? You can watch or rewatch all the matches on the official AESF YouTube channel, where highlights and full matches from this historic event are available. Be sure to follow for more updates on Asian esports!