For FIFA World Cup, New Jersey Encourages Towns to Extend Alcohol Sales at Bars, Restaurants

NJ bars allowed expanded hours during World Cup

HOBOKEN, N.J. - New Jersey's Governor is signing off on a chance to keep World Cup celebrations going a little while longer. Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed a proclamation allowing towns and Counties the opportunity to adjust hours of sale ordinances for bars during the FIFA World Cup. "An opportunity for fans to have [...]

For FIFA World Cup, New Jersey encourages towns to extend alcohol sales at bars, restaurants

New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.

New Jersey bars can stay open later during the World Cup

New Jersey's Alcoholic Beverage Control issued new guidance that will allow municipalities to adjust their “hours-of-sale” ordinances.

Mikie Sherrill makes it easier in NJ to sell alcohol during World Cup

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is making it easier for New Jersey towns to allow for the sale of alcohol during the upcoming World Cup tournament.

NJ makes push to let bars stay open later for World Cup

Gov. Mikie Sherrill at Mulligan’s Pub in Hoboken on May 18, 2026, announcing a push to allow bars to stay open later for World Cup matches this summer. (Photo courtesy of the New Jersey Governor's Office)Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants local governments to allow their bars and restaurants to move their last calls later to boost economic activity around the eight World Cup matches set for East Rutherford this summer. Sherrill appeared at Mulligan’s Pub…

N.J. just made it easier to watch the World Cup at your favorite bar. Here’s what changed.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave a green light on Monday for bars across New Jersey to stay open late during the FIFA World Cup.