diff --git a/server/queue.lua b/server/queue.lua
index 5bc4225f5..44e73856d 100644
--- a/server/queue.lua
+++ b/server/queue.lua
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ end
 -- Queue code
 
 local config = require 'config.queue'
-local maxPlayers = GlobalState.MaxPlayers
+local maxPlayers = GetConvarInt('sv_maxclients', 48)
 
 -- destructure frequently used config options
 local waitingEmojis = config.waitingEmojis