By Gazette Staff
May 19th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
The sale and serving of alcohol will be extended to 4 a. m. to help local businesses, hospitality workers, and fans during the global tournament.
The Ontario government is promoting tourism and supporting local businesses by permitting licensed restaurants and bars to serve alcohol until 4 a. m. across the province during FIFA World Cup 2026™. This temporary extension will be in effect from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026.
“This summer, fans visiting from around the world will gather in Toronto to celebrate world-class sport,” said Attorney General Doug Downey. “Allowing restaurants and bars to stay open later means that fans can fully experience the energy, excitement and atmosphere of the tournament while supporting jobs, strengthening local businesses and driving economic growth across Ontario.”
This year’s tournament is the first featuring 48 teams playing games in three countries, including Canada. In Ontario, Toronto will host six games at Toronto Stadium. Vancouver will also have games along with 14 other host cities in the United States and Mexico, making this the largest FIFA World Cup 2026™ ever.
“Extending last call during FIFA World Cup 2026™ will help Ontario create a safe, lively and welcoming experience for fans from around the globe,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “As Ontario welcomes visitors for this global event, this measure will give people more time to enjoy our world-class bars and restaurants while boosting the province’s tourism sector.”
The Ontario government is collaborating with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to enable this temporary extension of hours for establishments licensed to sell alcohol like bars and restaurants throughout the tournament.
The usual last call for alcohol service in Ontario is at 2 a. m.
Seen on the streets of Toronto
This temporary extension builds on what Ontario learned during other major international sporting events when it temporarily extended alcohol service hours to support fans during recent occasions like the gold medal hockey game between Canada and the United States at the Olympics.
The LCBO is extending store hours in select retail locations across Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ottawa between June 11, 2026 and July 19, 2026. The new hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m., and Sunday from 9:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m.
Last summer, changes were made to the Liquor Licence and Control Act of 2019 allowing for alcohol sale and consumption on pedal pubs.
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This year’s tournament is the first featuring 48 teams playing games in three countries, including Canada. In Ontario, Toronto will host six games at Toronto Stadium. Vancouver will also have games along with 14 other host cities in the United States and Mexico, making this the largest FIFA World Cup 2026™ ever.
“Extending last call during FIFA World Cup 2026™ will help Ontario create a safe, lively and welcoming experience for fans from around the globe,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “As Ontario welcomes visitors for this global event, this measure will give people more time to enjoy our world-class bars and restaurants while boosting the province’s tourism sector.”
The Ontario government is collaborating with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to enable this temporary extension of hours for establishments licensed to sell alcohol like bars and restaurants throughout the tournament.
The usual last call for alcohol service in Ontario is at 2 a. m.
Seen on the streets of Toronto
This temporary extension builds on what Ontario learned during other major international sporting events when it temporarily extended alcohol service hours to support fans during recent occasions like the gold medal hockey game between Canada and the United States at the Olympics.
The LCBO is extending store hours in select retail locations across Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ottawa between June 11, 2026 and July 19, 2026. The new hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m., and Sunday from 9:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m.
Last summer, changes were made to the Liquor Licence and Control Act of 2019 allowing for alcohol sale and consumption on pedal pubs.
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