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, unranked, 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, and every point gained or lost is broken down after the match.
CASUAL
An unranked 5v5, 15 rounds at most, with no overtime and no knife round: to warm up, try roles or 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
UpFrag AC watches the match live from the server and replays the full demo after. Verified accounts, human review before any ban.
Learn more →Bonus on every match
Every match of at least 6 rounds, won or lost, credits 20 bonus UPC, up to 100 a day. Bonus is staked in duels and tournaments; only UPC won in a duel or a tournament can be exchanged for CS2 skins, delivered by Steam trade offer.
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 is played in MR12 (24 rounds at most, overtime on a tie) with map veto, and the result moves your Glicko-2 rating. Casual is played over 15 rounds at most, with no overtime, and does not touch your rating: 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.