diff --git a/openttd.c b/openttd.c
index 675b1a18da..eb84c44ecb 100644
--- a/openttd.c
+++ b/openttd.c
@@ -985,7 +985,8 @@ void GameLoop(void)
 
 #ifdef ENABLE_NETWORK
 	// Check for UDP stuff
-	NetworkUDPGameLoop();
+	if (_network_available)
+		NetworkUDPGameLoop();
 
 	if (_networking) {
 		// Multiplayer