10 popular Twitch streamers to watch in 2016

Twitch is a constantly growing online platform which allows gamers around the world to watch their favourite players and eSports live.

Twitch – along with help other sites like YouTube has made gamers into worldwide celebrities who actively make a living by streaming full-time.

Whether you’re into competitive eSports, comedy, casual gaming, talk shows, or even watching Bob Ross paint, there is a channel on Twitch to suit your every need.

Let’s take a look at the 10 most popular streamers on Twitch in 2016.

Rankings are based on number of followers, according to SocialBlade.

Syndicate

2,438,518 followers

Tom Cassell, also known as Syndicate, is currently the most popular streamer on Twitch with almost 2.5 million followers.

Syndicate’s channel includes tons of gameplay on a variety of different games, including The Division, Minecraft, Call of Duty and Counter-Strike.

His success is largely due to his massive YouTube following, which has allowed him to become a celebrity on Twitch.

RiotGames

2,208,694 followers

RiotGames is the official eSports channel for the MOBA League of Legends.

League of Legends is the most watched game on Twitch, closely competing with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2. The RiotGames channel covers a variety of League of Legends tournaments and events.

ESL CS:GO

1,438,804 followers

The ESL CS:GO channel is the official channel for the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Electronic Sports League.

Featuring tons of official CS: GO eSports coverage, this channel is a favourite amongst eSports fans.

Summit1g

1,366,162 followers

Jaryd Lazar, also known as “summit1g”, is an American Counter-Strike: Global Offensive streamer.

Summit1g is the most popular Counter-Strike streamer on Twitch at the moment, with 1,3 million followers. His content is an enjoyable mix of entertainment and skilled gameplay, catering to all types of CS: GO fans.

LIRIK

1,327,971 followers

Lirik is a popular streamer who entertains viewers with funny gameplay and viewer interactions. His channel is live for an average of 7 hours per day and he regularly hosts events that interact with his fan base.

Lirik plays a wide variety of games,from Arma III to obscure indie titles.

Nightblue3

1,299,285 followers

Nightblu3 is a former professional League of Legends player who was part of a top League of Legends team named Team SoloMid.

He is a full time streamer who streams for around 7 hours a day. Nightblu3 plays a variety of games, although his main audience is interested in his skill as a League of Legends player.

CaptainSparklez

1,293,703 followers

CaptainSparklez is a Minecraft streamer and YouTuber who caters to viewers of all ages.

He is the most popular Minecraft streamer on Twitch, and is constantly creating Minecraft content, including written books and guides.

PhantomL0rd

1,255,682 followers

PhantomL0rd is a Counter-Strike” Global Offensive streamer.

Although he occasionally plays competitive matches and is a decent player, PhantomL0rd gains most of his popularity from his online betting and case-opening livestreams.