In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), a standard competitive match consists of 30 rounds, with teams playing 15 rounds on each side (Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist). The first team to win 16 rounds wins the match.

Each round lasts 1 minute and 55 seconds (1:55), though this can be shortened if all players on one team are eliminated or if the objectives are completed before time runs out.

Here's a breakdown of how rounds work in different CS:GO game modes:

Competitive Match:
- 30 rounds total
- 15 rounds per side
- First to 16 rounds wins
- If tied 15-15, goes to overtime

Casual Match:
- 15 rounds total
- 8 rounds to win
- No overtime

Overtime Rules:
- 6 additional rounds (3 per side)
- Starting money: $10,000
- First team to win 4 rounds in overtime wins
- If still tied, another overtime begins

In professional matches and tournaments, the overtime format remains the same, but matches are typically played in a best-of-three or best-of-five series.

For practice or custom games, server administrators can modify the number of rounds using console commands, but the standard competitive format remains 30 rounds.

Short Match Format: - 16 rounds total - 8 rounds per side - First to 9 rounds wins - No overtime

This round structure has been a core element of CS:GO since its release and helps maintain competitive balance by allowing teams to play an equal number of rounds on both sides.

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