how long was the longest world series game

The longest World Series game by time lasted 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Quick Scoop

• The record game was Game 3 of the 2018 World Series , Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox.

• It went 18 innings and finally ended on a walk-off home run by Max Muncy for a 3–2 Dodgers win.

• An 18-inning Game 3 in 2025 (Dodgers vs. Blue Jays) also matched the innings record but was shorter, at 6 hours and 39 minutes.

In modern baseball chatter and recent coverage (especially after the 2025 marathon in Los Angeles), the 2018 game is still cited as the longest World Series game ever because of its 7:20 running time, even though both 2018 and 2025 reached 18 innings.

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