Ibai’s La Velada del Año IV smashes Twitch stream viewership record yet again

Once again in 2023, Ibai’s La Velada del Año broke the previous viewership record on Twitch for the third year running. The sold-out boxing event held at Real Madrid’s stadium attracted an astonishing peak of over 3.8 million viewers on the live streaming platform.

Ibai currently holds the top three spots for the most-watched streams on Twitch in history. The viewership count for the fourth place stream is roughly 900,000 less than Ibai’s third highest-viewed broadcast.

A star-studded event sells out the Santiago Bernabéu

The “Night of the Year” event by Ibai, an intriguing name for “La Velada del Año,” brings together some of the most renowned content creators for live boxing matches. Impressively, tickets for this year’s fourth installment at Santiago Bernabéu, with a seating capacity exceeding 80 thousand, were sold out in less than an hour.

As a devoted football fan, I can’t help but feel a deep connection to the hallowed grounds of the Spanish stadium. This is where Real Madrid calls home, and it holds a special place in the hearts of fans from all corners of the globe. Throughout its rich history, this iconic venue has played host to some of the most legendary matches ever played. From the thrilling finals of UEFA’s Champions League and Euro tournaments, to the grandest stage of them all, the FIFA World Cup, this stadium is a testament to the passion and excitement that football brings to us all.

Among the content creators who drew large crowds to Ibai’s record-breaking stream were some well-known musicians. One unexpected guest was Will Smith, who delighted viewers with an impromptu performance. An even bigger surprise came when Spanish national team players Marc Cucurella and Nico Williams made an appearance. Their unexpected visit was particularly noteworthy since they were set to compete in the Euro 2024 final the following day.

Ibai’s La Velada stream breaks Twitch’s viewership record

Ibai’s Instagram post displays the detailed analytics of his unprecedented streaming event, which drew an astonishing peak audience of approximately 3.85 million viewers. With this viewership figure, Ibai has claimed the top position for the most-watched Twitch stream ever, outpacing his earlier record by a significant margin of over 400 thousand spectators.

As a devoted fan, I’d be happy to share some good news with those who unfortunately couldn’t make it to the live event. You can still enjoy every moment by watching the entire VOD on Ibai’s Twitch channel. Or, if you prefer, head over to his YouTube channel where each segment of the broadcast is available as a separate video. Happy viewing!