The AFL Grand Final typically lasts around 2.5 hours including breaks. The game consists of four 20-minute quarters plus stoppages, and includes quarter- time and half-time breaks which extend the total time. The event as a whole, including pre-game and post-game entertainment, usually takes 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. The actual playing time is about 80 minutes plus stoppages and breaks, which altogether generally totals about 2.5 hours of game time.