Overtime

Updated Oct 22, 2026 · 1 min read

How overtime works in pro play

Teams play pairs of rounds: one on attack, one on defense.
Overtime continues until one team leads by two rounds, for example 14-12 or 15-13.
Every player gets the same credits in each overtime round, so money does not decide it.
In pro matches there is no draw: overtime goes on as long as needed.

Competitive (ranked): win by two, but after each pair of overtime rounds players can vote for a draw.
Unrated: a single sudden-death round at 12-12.

In CS2, overtime is played in blocks of six rounds. In Valorant, it is pairs of rounds until a two-round lead. See CS2 overtime rules for comparison.

How does overtime work in Valorant?

At 12-12, teams play pairs of rounds, one on each side, until one team leads by two. Each overtime round gives everyone the same credits.

Can a pro Valorant match end in a draw?

No. In pro play overtime continues until one team wins by two rounds.

Valorant Rules Explained: How a Pro Match WorksHow Valorant works: 5v5, first to 13 rounds, Attackers plant the Spike, Defenders stop it, overtime until a 2-round lead. Economy and agents explained.

EcoAn eco round in Valorant is when a team spends little or nothing to save credits for a full buy next round.
SpikeThe Spike is Valorant's bomb.

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