How Long is a Professional Soccer Game?
A professional soccer game lasts 90 minutes plus any stoppage time.
Every professional soccer game consists of:
- (2) 45-minute halves
- Potential stoppage time after each half is over
- 15-minute halftime
- On some occasions, (2) 15-minute overtime periods, and a shootout.
All in all, a match takes about 2 hours of real-time to complete.
It’s pretty simple to understand but let’s address various situations where the game time is affected.
What is the Longest Soccer Game Recorded in History?
The longest recorded soccer match occurred on March 30, 1946, at Edgeley Park between the English clubs Stockport County and Doncaster Rovers.
This match remarkably took place for 3 hours 23 min and created a world record.
Due to the draw between these two teams, the match took extra time, and a penalty shootout was not introduced.
Final Thoughts
Professional soccer games are 90-minutes of pure excitement.
The precise passing, the powerful shots on the net, and the hard tackles leave spectators screaming and cheering for their favorite team.
This is why soccer is the best sport in the world.
To play those 90 minutes, players must be in tip-top shape. Some of the best athletes in today’s era are undoubtedly soccer players!
