diff --git a/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Match/MultiplayerReadyButton.cs b/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Match/MultiplayerReadyButton.cs
index 9b7e9a925e..6eed900963 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Match/MultiplayerReadyButton.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Match/MultiplayerReadyButton.cs
@@ -104,7 +104,8 @@ namespace osu.Game.Screens.OnlinePlay.Multiplayer.Match
             lastTickSampleTime = Time.Current;
 
             if (secondsRemaining < 10) countdownTickSample?.Play();
-            if (secondsRemaining <= 3) countdownTickFinalSample?.Play();
+            // disabled for now pending further work on sound effect
+            // if (secondsRemaining <= 3) countdownTickFinalSample?.Play();
         }
 
         private void updateButtonText()