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How Long Does an NFL Football Game Last?

The official length of an NFL football game is the same every single time two teams take to field. NFL pre-season, regular season, and postseason games are all officially 60 minutes long. Each game is broken into four quarters that are each exactly 15 minutes long.

NFL History

The league that became known as the National Football League began in 1920 as a collection of teams from the powerful Ohio League. Originally called the American Professional Football Conference and then the American Professional Football Association, the term National Football League did not come about until 1922.

How to Play Football in the NFL

The NFL is an exclusive club. Less than 1,600 people make an NFL roster every year despite a massive amount of talent trying to get that shot at glory. Most general managers refer to it as a numbers game because so many people vie for so few slots.

Official Rules of the NFL

The National Football League is arguably one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. It is host to American rules football, which culminates in a championship game called the Super Bowl. As is with most professional sports, there are official rules that govern the gameplay.