diff --git a/data/ui_scripts/party/__init__.lua b/data/ui_scripts/party/__init__.lua
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+
+-- Removed check for public matches to allow team change in ranked matches
+CoD.IsTeamChangeAllowed = function()
+	if Engine.GetGametypeSetting( "allowInGameTeamChange" ) == 1 then
+		return true
+	else
+		return false
+	end
+end
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