Halftime Countdown
Halftime is on — be back on screen just in time for the second half. Every football match on a break today.
Tonight's MLS matches
MLS halftime →Kick-off times in Eastern Time (ET). Follow every MLS game and get notified when the second half starts.
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Halftime clocks by league
Live halftime countdown for every major football league.
How long is halftime in football?
The halftime break in a football (soccer) match lasts at most 15 minutes. This page shows when the second half starts in today's matches across the Premier League, La Liga, Champions League and more.
Frequently asked questions
- When is halftime in football today?
- Halftime happens roughly 45 minutes plus stoppage time into every match. This page shows a live halftime clock for every football match on a break right now — and if no game is on a break, we list today's upcoming kick-offs so you know when to check back.
- How long is halftime in football?
- Under the Laws of the Game, the halftime interval lasts at most 15 minutes. The exact length is controlled by the referee and may be slightly shorter in practice.
- When does the second half start?
- The second half starts when the 15-minute halftime break ends. This page shows when the second half is due to begin for every match on a break.
- Why is halftime 15 minutes long?
- Fifteen minutes lets players rest, rehydrate and receive tactical instructions from the coach, while keeping the overall match length predictable for broadcasters and fans.
- Which matches are shown here?
- Today's matches from the world's major leagues — the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Champions League, Europa League, MLS and Liga MX — with games currently on a halftime break highlighted at the top. Kick-off times are shown in your local time zone.