As Super Bowl LX approaches, many fans are looking for one key detail: how long will the Super Bowl last, and how long will the entire event be outside of the game itself?
Here’s a comprehensive guide ahead of the NFL Finals: The game follows standard American Football rules, with an hour of action split into four quarters of 15 minutes each.
However, the entire broadcast usually takes much longer due to halftime entertainment, commercial breaks and extensive reporting.
The event can last more than four hours, making it the longest competition of the season.
The longest Super Bowl ever lasted four hours and 14 minutes during Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, after a power outage in the Superdome delayed the game.
The halftime is also longer than a regular NFL game. While the typical halftime breaks are 15 minutes, the Super Bowl version is usually doubled to allow time for big performances and big stage setups.
This year’s halftime show will feature Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny.
Super Bowl LX takes place on Sunday, February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 PM PT.
The New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in the championship game, with millions of people expected to watch worldwide.
Experts say advertising also contributes to the length, with more than 100 commercials airing during the broadcast.
