CS2 5v5 matchmaking, the full format.
Full competitive Counter-Strike 2: 5v5 in MR12 with map veto, on dedicated servers with demos recorded. Ranked with Glicko-2, or casual to warm up. Every account passes smurf checks before its first ranked game.
Ranked or casual
COMPETITIVE
MR12 with map veto and full economy. Counts for your Glicko-2 rating; the result is broken down round by round.
CASUAL
The same 5v5 without rating pressure: warm up, try roles, play with friends of any level.
What UpFrag adds to your 5v5
A documented ranking
Glicko-2 with placement matches, enriched with individual performance. No secret formula: every point is explained.
Learn more →An anticheat with nothing to install
Up-AC watches the match live from the server and replays the full demo after. Verified accounts, human review before any ban.
Learn more →Matches that pay
Wins credit UPC, convertible into CS2 skins delivered by Steam trade offer, or stakeable in wagers and tournaments.
Learn more →Queue up in 5v5
Sign in with Steam, complete verification, and play your placement matches. Registration is free.
What players ask
What is MR12?
The current competitive Counter-Strike format: 24 rounds maximum, 12 per side, and the first team to 13 wins. It is the format used in UpFrag's ranked 5v5.
What is the difference between ranked and casual 5v5?
Ranked runs MR12 with map veto and full economy, and the result moves your Glicko-2 rating. Casual uses the same format with no effect on rank: it is the mode for warming up, trying a role or playing with friends of very different levels.
How do you play 5v5 CS2 outside Valve matchmaking?
Through a third-party platform. On UpFrag: sign in with Steam, verify the account, then queue for 5v5. Matches run on dedicated servers with recorded demos and feed a rating that belongs to the platform.
Do you have to pay to play 5v5?
No. Signing up and playing ranked matches is free. UP-Coins are only used where a stake is involved, such as a wager or a paid tournament.