Vietnam's V.League 1 records high ball-in-play time in Asia

According to 2025 statistics from ASEAN Football, Vietnam's LPBank V.League 1 ranked fourth in Asia for average ball-in-play time per match. The league recorded an average of 52 minutes and 12 seconds of active play, excluding interruptions such as VAR reviews, injuries, fouls, or celebrations.

Notably, the V.League 1 surpassed the Saudi Pro League, which ranked fifth with 51 minutes and 24 seconds of active play. While the Saudi league features high-profile stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, its matches experience more frequent interruptions and longer VAR checks.

In the broader Asian rankings, South Korea's K League 1 led the continent with 56 minutes and 17 seconds of active play, a figure closely trailing the English Premier League's average of 56 minutes and 35 seconds.