Average match time

[janitor]

Hi guys, I'm quite new to magic. I was wondering how long your average best of three match takes in a tournament.  I was just researching renting a space for a small monthly tournament that sells space by the hour and was wondering how many hours I'd need. Thanks

[Thetrufflehunter]

Each match is given 45 minutes. Generally, 37 minutes is enough. 45 is required in case of control decks.

[MuggyWuggy]

I have game 1 go for 40 minutes

Don't put yourself at an hourly rate for rent
Find a flat daily rate. Magic tournaments can go much longer than girlfriends expect

[Kaylesh]

I have game 1 go for 40 minutes

Don't put yourself at an hourly rate for rent
Find a flat daily rate. Magic tournaments can go much longer than girlfriends expect

Besides that it's also nice to be able to have an aftergame at the location.

[janitor]

Cool, thanks for the info you guys!

[cltrn81]

I have game 1 go for 40 minutes

Don't put yourself at an hourly rate for rent
Find a flat daily rate. Magic tournaments can go much longer than girlfriends expect

Lmao so true.

Wife: it's 2am and you are just getting home!
Me: the owner brought out the cube after the draft
Wife: what the hell is a cube and a draft? You know what! You are an .rearexit. and you would be pissed if I stayed out that late.  I'm going back to sleep and you better not plan on sleeping in tomorrow
Me: good night honey .... or should I say good morning ☺️

[Kaylesh]

I had that too on M15 prerelease. We decided to have a second round with like 6 ppl. Store owner very pleased ofc. Wife was less amused, though she was kinda happy with my spoils: landed a B/G with 2 (!) apex Predators and a foil Soul of Zendikar.

[Popper23345]

Any chance you could spare one of dos Apex-i?

[Kaylesh]

I like the odds of drawing one with two in my deck, sorry.