The AFL Grand Final game itself typically lasts around 2.5 hours, including the four quarters of play and breaks. However, when including the full event with pre-game entertainment, post-game presentations, and festivities, the total duration can extend to about 4 hours. The game features four 20-minute quarters, with time-on for stoppages, plus breaks between quarters and a 20-minute halftime. For example, the 2025 AFL Grand Final started at 2:30 pm and was expected to finish around 5 pm, depending on the length of quarters and if extra time was needed.