A typical Dallas Cowboys game lasts about three hours from start to finish, including all four quarters, halftime, timeouts, and commercial breaks. NFL games have a scheduled 60 minutes of play, but frequent stoppages extend the total viewing time.

Game Timing Details

• Four quarters each last 15 minutes of game clock time.

• Halftime is about 12 to 15 minutes long.

• Commercial breaks and timeouts further extend the timeline.
• Overtime, if necessary, adds up to 10 more minutes for regular season games.

How to Tell How Much Time is Left

Game clocks, TV screens, sports apps, and live broadcasts all display current time remaining. If you're watching live and want to know precisely how much longer the Cowboys game will last, check the game clock on screen or in a live score app for the current quarter and time left. If you want the exact remaining minutes for today's game, provide the current quarter and game clock, or check an app showing the game's live status. The total remaining time will usually be the amount left in the quarter(s) plus a few additional minutes for regular stoppages and breaks.