Licensing and permits

Relaxation of licensing hours for the Men's World Cup 2026

The government is allowing pubs and bars to stay open until 1am or 2am for late-night Home Nation matches, aimed at minimising the need for individual Temporary Event Notices. Please check GOV.UK for further details before trading.

Entertainment and alcohol licences

The Licensing Act introduced a single licence scheme for licensing premises which supply alcohol, provide regulated entertainment and late night refreshment.