diff --git a/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Spectate/SpectatorSyncManager.cs b/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Spectate/SpectatorSyncManager.cs
index 7ec8f45b1f..c7b70cc6c7 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Spectate/SpectatorSyncManager.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Screens/OnlinePlay/Multiplayer/Spectate/SpectatorSyncManager.cs
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Screens.OnlinePlay.Multiplayer.Spectate
             {
                 // Ensure all player clocks are stopped until the start succeeds.
                 foreach (var clock in playerClocks)
-                    clock.IsRunning = true;
+                    clock.IsRunning = false;
                 return;
             }