diff --git a/telegrambot.py b/telegrambot.py
index e461ee9f..afe1a6c8 100644
--- a/telegrambot.py
+++ b/telegrambot.py
@@ -435,7 +435,11 @@ def on_callback_query(bot: telegram.Bot, update: telegram.Update):
                 match.closed = True
                 for player in match.players:
                     if int(player.status) >= 1:
-                        reply_msg(bot, player.user.telegram_id, strings.MATCHMAKING.GAME_START[int(player.status)], **match.format_dict())
+                        try:
+                            reply_msg(bot, player.user.telegram_id, strings.MATCHMAKING.GAME_START[int(player.status)], **match.format_dict())
+                        except Unauthorized:
+                            reply_msg(bot, main_group_id, strings.TELEGRAM.ERRORS.UNAUTHORIZED_USER,
+                                      mention=player.mention())
             elif update.callback_query.data == "match_cancel":
                 if not (match.creator == user or user.telegram_id == 25167391):
                     bot.answer_callback_query(update.callback_query.id,