EGW-NewsA full bo3 (Best of 3) match in CS:GO takes more time than most competitions in traditional sports
A full bo3 (Best of 3) match in CS:GO takes more time than most competitions in traditional sports
According to information from the HLTVportal, the average duration of CS:GO matches with three maps is three and a half hours, which exceeds the duration of many traditional sports competitions.
Don’t miss esport news and update! Sign up and recieve weekly article digest!
Sign UpFor a visual comparison, during this time, you could watch almost two Formula 1 races. Even the Super Bowl, known for its numerous commercial breaks, lasts just over three hours. In contrast, a full match in VALORANT, on average, takes 2 hours and 51 minutes.

For this reason, analysts believe that transitioning to the MR12 format in Counter-Strike 2 will help retain viewers' attention, as it will require less time to watch a match.
Leave comment
Did you like the article?
0
0
Latest News
The MongolZ and GOBI Cashmere Reveal One of Esports’ Most Distinctive Fashion Collaborations
272
FACEIT Bans 7-Year-Old Counter-Strike Talent Until He Reaches Eligible Age
265
Oleksandr Usyk Takes a Break From Boxing With a Match of Counter-Strike 2
380
KRIMZ Departs fnatic After Nearly Ten Years
567
FaZe Clan has unveiled the roster for its academy team, FaZe Up Next — Ukrainian player rec1ze has joined the lineup
974
Valve’s New CS2 Major Sticker System Sparks Debate Across the Esports Industry
1210
Ukrainian Organization Inner Circle Signs 7-Year-Old Counter-Strike Player DAVI
1337
Valve Updates World Ranking: Teams Confirmed for EWC 2026 and Stake Ranked Episode 3
1096
FACEIT and Google Join Forces Against AI Cheats in Competitive Gaming
1531
Valve Faces Backlash Over New CS Major Sticker
2048

Comments