Short halftime
5 minTotal
5 min
A 5-minute halftime timer for youth games and practice scrimmages.
Break, huddle, and return countdown
Free Halftime Timer
Use a halftime timer for soccer, basketball, volleyball, football practice, youth sports, and team scrimmages. Keep break timing visible and create an XTimer room when coaches, officials, or sideline displays need shared timing.
Built for this job
Teams can see exactly when halftime ends.
Coaches can plan huddles, water, and return-to-play timing.
XTimer rooms support shared halftime timers across sidelines and displays.
Halftime
Ready
10:00
A 10-minute halftime countdown for sports breaks.
Timer presets
Controls
Create controlled roomUse this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Halftime
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute halftime countdown for sports breaks.
Long halftime
15 minTotal
15 min
A 15-minute halftime timer for longer events and tournaments.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Match official rules for formal games and use presets for practice or youth formats.
Make the return time visible before players leave the sideline.
Use shorter timers for scrimmages and longer timers for event formats.
Use an XTimer room when a sideline display and controller device need the same timer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a halftime timer?
A halftime timer is a countdown for sports breaks, huddles, water, coaching, and return-to-play timing.
How long should halftime be?
Halftime length depends on the sport, league, and event. Common practice presets are 5, 10, and 15 minutes.
Can coaches share the halftime timer?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when coaches, officials, or sideline displays need the same visible halftime countdown.