In the AFL, there are three main breaks during a standard home‑and‑away match: two short quarter breaks and one longer half‑time break.

Quick Scoop

  • Quarter-time break (between 1st and 2nd quarters): about 6 minutes.
  • Three-quarter-time break (between 3rd and 4th quarters): about 6 minutes.
  • Half-time break (between 2nd and 3rd quarters): 20 minutes.

So from siren to siren, total scheduled break time in an AFL game is around 32 minutes (6 + 20 + 6).

Note: Special events like the AFL Grand Final can occasionally have a slightly extended half-time to fit in the entertainment show, but for regular games the half-time break is 20 minutes.

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