Esports Multi Stream: How to Watch for MOBA, FPS & More

An esports multi stream lets you watch multiple live games, player point-of-view (POV) feeds, and commentary streams together in a single browser window. You can set one up by using a tool to combine links from Twitch, YouTube, and other platforms into a single, organized grid. This is useful for catching simultaneous matches or seeing a game from different angles.

Many esports events have overlapping schedules, especially during major tournaments with multiple stages or regional qualifiers running at the same time. Instead of switching between browser tabs and missing key moments, a multi-stream setup lets you keep everything in view. It’s also a great way to get a deeper understanding of the game by watching the main broadcast alongside a pro player’s individual feed.

This guide explains how to create your own esports multi stream, with specific layout ideas for popular game genres.

How to Create an Esports Multi Stream Grid

You can build a custom viewing layout in a few steps using a browser-based tool like ViewGrid. You don't need to install any software.

1. Find your streams. Open tabs for the Twitch, YouTube, or Kick streams you want to watch. This could be the main tournament broadcast, a specific player's channel, or a co-streamer's commentary. Copy the URL for each one.

1. Go to ViewGrid. Open the esports multi stream tool in your browser.

1. Add your streams. Paste the first stream's URL into the input box and add it to the grid. Repeat this for each stream you want to include. You can also search for live YouTube streams directly from the page.

1. Arrange the layout. The streams will appear in a grid. You can choose a preset layout (like a 2x2 grid for four streams) or simply drag and drop the video players to resize and rearrange them however you like.

1. Control the audio. Every stream starts muted. Click the audio icon on the stream you want to hear. When you want to switch focus, just click the audio icon on another stream, and the first one will mute automatically. This prevents casters from talking over each other.

You can add up to 20 streams on a desktop computer and up to 6 on a mobile device. If you create a layout you plan to use again, you can save it by creating a free account.

Practical Layouts for Different Esports Genres

The best layout depends on the game you're watching. Information is presented differently in a MOBA than in an FPS, so your multi stream setup should reflect that.

MOBA Layout (League of Legends, Dota 2)

In MOBAs, macro strategy, map awareness, and team fights are key. A good layout helps you track all of these elements.

Main Window: The official tournament broadcast. This gives you the primary commentary and shows the most important action.
Second Window: A specific player’s POV, usually the jungler or mid-laner. This provides insight into their pathing, decision-making, and mechanics.
* Third Window: An alternate stream. This could be a co-streamer for a different take, or even a completely different match from another region if tournaments are overlapping.

This setup gives you the big picture from the main broadcast while letting you focus on the individual skill and strategy that isn't always shown on the main feed.

FPS Layout (Valorant, CS2, Apex Legends)

First-person shooters are about angles, aim, and information. Watching individual POVs is incredibly valuable for understanding how a team executes a strategy.

Main Window: The official broadcast, which typically uses an observer camera to follow the main action.
Side Windows: Dedicate smaller windows to the POVs of key players. For example, in Valorant, you might follow the team's primary duelist or initiator. In CS2, watching the AWPer's perspective during key rounds can be very revealing.
* Optional Window: A map overview stream, if available, or a co-streamer who is known for high-level analysis.

For more on this topic, our sibling article "Esports Multi Stream: How to Watch POVs and Main Feeds at Once" offers a deeper look into combining these perspectives.

Battle Royale Layout (Fortnite, PUBG)

With dozens of teams playing at once, the main broadcast can't possibly show everything. A multi stream is almost essential for tracking your favorite teams.

Main Window: The official tournament feed.
Multiple Side Windows: Dedicate a window to the POV of each of your favorite two or three teams. This lets you follow their rotations, loot paths, and fights, even when the main broadcast is focused elsewhere. Data shows about two-thirds of grids created on ViewGrid have three or more streams, a popular choice for battle royale fans.

Fighting Game Layout (Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8)

Fighting game tournaments often have multiple matches happening at once, especially during the early pool stages.

Main Window: The primary tournament stream (Stream A).
Second Window: The secondary tournament stream (Stream B), which is often running at the same time.
* Third Window: A stream showing the live tournament bracket, so you can track matchups and see who is playing next.

Tips for a Better Viewing Experience

A few things can affect your multi-stream setup.

Internet Speed: Watching multiple high-definition streams at once requires a stable and reasonably fast internet connection. If streams are buffering, try reducing the quality on a few of the less important windows or removing a stream from the grid.
Computer Performance: Decoding several video streams uses CPU resources. If your computer feels slow, closing other applications and unnecessary browser tabs can help.
Use the Chat: You can open the live chat for any single Twitch, YouTube, or Kick stream in a side panel. This lets you follow the community conversation for your main feed without cluttering the video grid.
Share Your Grid: The URL of your ViewGrid page contains all the information about your layout. If you want to share your exact setup with friends, just copy the link from your browser's address bar and send it to them.

Watching on a TV

While ViewGrid does not have a built-in "cast" button, many people watch their grids on a larger screen. There are a few common ways to do this, but they depend on your devices, not the website itself.

TV Web Browser: If your smart TV has a web browser, you can navigate directly to viewgrid.tv and set up your streams there.
HDMI Cable: The most reliable method is to connect a laptop or PC to your TV with an HDMI cable, using the TV as a second monitor.
* Screen Mirroring: Most modern operating systems (like Windows and macOS) and browsers (like Chrome) have built-in screen mirroring functions that can send your screen to a compatible smart TV or device.

Finding Pre-Made Grids for Big Events

For major tournaments like the League of Legends World Championship or the Valorant Champions Tour, you can often find ready-made grids that have all the official streams and popular co-streams already set up.

The Events calendar on ViewGrid lists upcoming esports competitions with links to multi-stream layouts, saving you the time of finding and adding each stream yourself.