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World Cup 2026 Licensing Hours

The Home Office is implementing temporary relaxation of licensing hours for the FIFA Men's Football World Cup 2026, specifically for semi-final and final matches, through the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill. The government has consulted on contingent hour extensions and published a consultation outcome. This allows licensed premises to extend trading hours during major tournament events.


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2026

11 events

2025

19 events
15 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 matches — outcome published

We're consulting on extending the licensing hours for the semi-final and final of UEFA Women's Euro 2025, if England or Wales are playing.

23 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 matches — consultation closed

We're consulting on extending the licensing hours for the semi-final and final of UEFA Women's Euro 2025, if England or Wales are playing.

23 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 matches — consultation opened

We're consulting on extending the licensing hours for the semi-final and final of UEFA Women's Euro 2025, if England or Wales are playing.

2024

20 events
24 Jan 2024 | Announcement Home Office Context · primary home: Digital ID and Access to Publ… linked

Alcohol Licensing – Age Verification: Digital identity, technology and remote sales – Consultation on amending the Licensing Act

UIN: HCWS205 The Government is today launching a consultation on whether to allow digital identities and technology to play a role in age verification for alcohol sales, as well as whether to amend legislation in order to specify that for …

2023

16 events
29 Dec 2023 | Committee report linked

We recommend that, in its response to this report, the Government confirm the timing of its review of the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985 and its plans for an alcohol sale pilot scheme.

We recommend that, in its response to this report, the Government confirm the timing of its review of the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985 and its plans for an alcohol sale pilot scheme. Type: recommendation | Number: …

29 Dec 2023 | Committee report linked

As part of its review into the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985, we recommend that the Government should consult with representatives of other major sporting bodies and fan groups beyond football to examine the role of alcohol at all major sporting events.

As part of its review into the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985, we recommend that the Government should consult with representatives of other major sporting bodies and fan groups beyond football to examine the role of alcohol …

27 Nov 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing update

UIN: HCWS69 The UEFA Men’s European Championship will take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for certain matches (specifically the semi-final and final) …

27 Nov 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing update

UIN: HLWS65 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The UEFA Men’s European Championship will take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. I …

23 Jan 2023 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Relaxation of licensing hours for His Majesty the King’s coronation — consultation closed

The government is consulting on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark His Majesty the King’s coronation on the 6 May 2023.

2022

9 events
19 Dec 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing Hours Extension Consultation

UIN: HCWS460 On 6 May 2023, the Coronation of King Charles III will take place. To celebrate this historic occasion, events will likely be taking place throughout the weekend, both in the UK and across the Commonwealth. The Government has …

19 Dec 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing Hours Extension Consultation

UIN: HLWS451 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:On 6 May 2023, the Coronation of King Charles III will take place. To celebrate this …

15 Dec 2022 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Relaxation of licensing hours for His Majesty the King’s coronation — consultation opened

The government is consulting on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark His Majesty the King’s coronation on the 6 May 2023.

2021

1 event

2020

2 events

2018

3 events
11 May 2018 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Relaxation of licensing hours for the Royal Wedding — outcome published

We are seeking views on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.

4 Feb 2018 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Relaxation of licensing hours for the Royal Wedding — consultation closed

We are seeking views on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.

7 Jan 2018 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Relaxation of licensing hours for the Royal Wedding — consultation opened

We are seeking views on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.

2015

1 event

2014

2 events