New York Bars Open Till 4 a.m. for the World Cup
The temporary change covers 38 of 62 counties and lets businesses host watch parties and serve late-night crowds during the tournament, officials said.
- On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing licensed establishments across New York to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. throughout the FIFA World Cup, running June 11 through July 20.
- This measure temporarily overrides restrictive county-by-county closing times across New York, aiming to accommodate an expected influx of 1.2 million visitors during the tournament.
- Beyond extended hours, the State Liquor Authority now allows organizers to apply for a World Cup One-Day Permit for off-site events, and bars may serve alcohol in contiguous outdoor spaces beyond the standard four-day limit.
- Local businesses across New York are preparing for the tournament, with watch parties planned in Rochester's East and Alex entertainment district, as Assemblymember Al Stirpe noted the 39-day tournament provides a significant economic opportunity.
- The competition features more than 100 matches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first time the men's tournament has returned to the U.S. in 32 years; the temporary legislation expires on July 21, 2026.
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending alcohol service hours to 4 a.m. statewide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and announced a $6 million investment to host a free 50,000-person final match watch party in Central Park.
New York City, 9 Jun (EFE).- The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, passed a law on Tuesday that allows bars and restaurants in the state to open until 4:00 in the morning during the 2026 World Cup. The new regulation allows establishments licensed for local consumption to sell alcoholic beverages until 4:00 in the morning from 11 June to 20 July 2026. "From the initial beep to the end of the tournament, bars and restaurants throughout the stat…
Gov. Hochul signs law extending N.Y. bar hours to 4 a.m. for World Cup
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing bars and restaurants across New York to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving establishments extended hours to accommodate expected crowds during the tournament.
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