how long is a preseason football game

A preseason football game in the NFL typically lasts about the same amount of time as a regular season game, which is around 3 hours. It consists of four quarters just like a regular game. The preseason games are exhibition matches and may not have overtime, so if tied at the end of regulation, the game ends as a tie. Overall, the duration is usually about 3 hours from start to finish including breaks and stoppages.