The Game Awards usually run for about 3 to 3.5 hours in total , including the pre-show, and some years have pushed close to 4 hours.

Typical runtime

  • Recent shows generally have:
    • Around a 30‑minute pre-show with smaller awards and a few announcements.
* Roughly a 2.5‑hour main show with the big awards, trailers, and performances.
  • Put together, you should expect at least 3 hours , and often over 3.5 hours from start of pre-show to end credits.

Variation by year

  • Because it is a live event in Los Angeles, there is no perfectly fixed length, but “at least three hours and often over three and a half” is the pattern in recent years.
  • Earlier discussions from viewers have described particular editions as about 3 hours 30 minutes , with many commenters feeling the show is “almost 4 hours.”

TL;DR: If you’re planning your evening and wondering how long are The Game Awards , block out around 3.5 hours , and don’t be surprised if it creeps toward 4.

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