Baseball games typically last around 3 hours in Major League Baseball (MLB). However, recent rule changes such as the introduction of a pitch clock have shortened game times significantly. In 2024, the average MLB game length dropped to about 2 hours and 36 minutes, and in 2025 it is expected to be around 2 hours and 35 minutes. Extra innings and playoff games tend to be longer, often lasting 3 to 4 hours. College baseball games usually last about 2.5 hours, while youth baseball games are shorter, generally between 1.5 to 2 hours

. Factors influencing game length include the number of innings played, pitching changes, scoring, commercial breaks, and weather delays. The pace of play improvements aim to keep games engaging and reduce player fatigue