The AFL Grand Final typically lasts around 2.5 hours, including breaks. The game consists of four 20-minute quarters with additional time for stoppages, quarter-time breaks (around 6 minutes each), and a 20-minute half-time break. Including the overall event with pre-game entertainment and post-game presentations, the total duration can extend to about 4 hours.
For example, the 2025 AFL Grand Final started at 2:30 pm AEST and was expected to finish around 5 pm, depending on quarter lengths and whether extra time was required.
