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 New York bars and restaurants 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 to accommodate an expected 1.2 million visitors arriving for the tournament during this 39-day event.
- The State Liquor Authority is also offering a World Cup One-Day Permit allowing organizers to host off-site fan events, while bars may apply to serve alcohol in contiguous outdoor spaces beyond the current four-day maximum.
- Local businesses across New York are preparing watch parties, with the East and Alex entertainment district in Rochester hosting Team USA's opening match on Friday, June 12, as Assemblymember Stirpe noted the 39-day tournament offers 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 legislation automatically expires 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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