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The football is one of the sports that tends to further extend its durationdue to the different interruptions that there are in the matches, in addition to the fact that there is the option of being add some extra time in case the game ends tied.
The Super Bowl is no strangerit could even be even longer, for the pre-ceremony at the beginning of the game and for the halftime show that require more and more production.
How long does a football game last?
NFL games are played in four periodscalled ‘rooms‘, from 15 minutes each. The first and second quarters correspond to the first half of the match and the third and fourth periods are from the second half, which they part for a break (this is the time when the halftime show is done). The time of each quarter counts down.
When does the clock stop?
During the game, the clock stops several times:
Due to all the interruptions, the matches They usually last an average of three hours. although if you add a extra time They can reach up to four hours.
How long does the Super Bowl last?
The Super Bowl it is played like a normal matchhowever, the pre-ceremony and rest are usually further extend its duration.
Being a Final to define the Champion, the tie cannot prevail, so if the score is still equal even after the end of the extra period, extra time will be added as necessary until you find a winner.
