How Long is a Football Game? Complete Duration Guide 2026
Did you know the longest NFL game ever lasted 82 minutes 40 seconds straight on Christmas Day 1971, when the Dolphins beat the Chiefs in double overtime? Or that Titans-Dolphins 2018 took 7 hours 8 minutes of broadcast time due to lightning delays? These extremes prove why fans everywhere ask “how long is a football game” – because while official playing time stays 60 minutes across levels, total duration…
