How Long Is a CFL Game?

Montreal Alouettes Running Back William Stanback during a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, Friday Aug. 20, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
(AP Photo/Larry MacDougal)

It’s a good idea to know how long a CFL game lasts before making CFL picks at the BetMGM online sportsbook. 

How Long Are CFL Games Typically?

CFL games usually take between two hours and 45 minutes and three hours. The vast majority of games are wrapped up before the three-hour mark, which means the CFL’s average game duration is approximately 15 minutes shorter than the NFL’s. 

Naturally, games that go to overtime can exceed this average time. 

What Is the 3-Minute Rule?

The three-minute warning is given when three minutes remain in the first and second halves. 

How Long Are CFL Quarters?

CFL games are split into four 15-minute quarters.

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