State of Origin 2025 has arrived at a decider.
The Blues and Maroons will face off in Sydney tonight in a highly anticipated Game III.
The Sporting News has the key timings.
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How long does a State of Origin game go for?
An Origin match – just like a standard NRL game – consists of two 40-minute halves, with a total playing time of 80 minutes.
Unlike sports like football, rugby league does not use a rolling clock.
Instead, the clock is paused when there is a stoppage in play, which is typically utilised for penalties and injuries.
The full-time whistle can only be blown once the last play is completed after 80 minutes, giving the team in possession one last chance to score.
Factoring in stoppages and a 15-minute half-time break, an Origin game typically lasts between 90 and 100 minutes from start to finish.
How long is State of Origin half-time?
While Origin is still a sporting spectacle, there's no Super Bowl-esque half-time show.
Players simply head back into their respective sheds for 15 minutes.
This is longer than the standard NRL half-time length, though, which is set at 10 minutes.
When does State of Origin start? Game 3 kick-off time
Game 3 will be played on Wednesday, July 9.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:05 pm AEST, although the start is typically delayed by five to 10 minutes due to the pre-match ceremony.
When does State of Origin finish? Game 3 end time
We can expect half-time to be called at roughly 9:00 pm AEST, with the full-time whistle to be blown just after 10:00 pm AEST.
This is, of course, subject to any significant stoppages in play.