 90 minutes, so an hour and a half. Only two commercial breaks, and during the breaks, candidates will not be permitted to interact with campaign staff. Other rules. Both candidates will be standing at a podium, with Biden at the right podium and Trump at the left. Biden will give the first closing statement, while Trump will have the second closing statement, and therefore will have the final word. CNN has outlined that candidates will not be allowed to have props or notes brought on stage, but a pen, paper, and water bottle.