Licensing extensions: Men's Football World Cup 2026 

The government have approved licensing extensions for the Men's Football World Cup 2026.

It applies to premises licensed to 11pm and allows them to stay open until either 1am or 2am for home nations matches depending on the start time.

Visit the GOV.UK website for details on the relaxation of licensing hours for the Men's Football World Cup 2026 Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/relaxation-of-licensing-hours-for-the-mens-football-world-cup-2026 (opens new window)