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.
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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.
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