Karnataka allows restaurants and pubs in Bengaluru to serve food until 3:30 am on July 14, 15 and 19 for late-night World Cup screenings. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the extension after a request from the National Restaurant Association of India.
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Bengaluru football fans can watch the World Cup semifinals and final at restaurants and pubs with food service running until 3:30 am. The Karnataka government granted the extension for July 14, 15 and 19, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Tuesday.
The decision followed a request from the National Restaurant Association of India. Establishments normally stop serving food at 1 am.
"Following a request from the National Restaurant Association of India, our government has permitted hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru to extend food service timings from 1.00 am to 3.30 am on July 14, 15 and 19 to facilitate late-night match screenings," Shivakumar wrote on X.
The Chief Minister said public safety and law and order remained priorities. He asked fans to enjoy the matches responsibly.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, kicked off June 11. It is the first men's tournament with a 48-team format. The semifinals fall on July 14 and 15, with the final on July 19.
Kick-off times are late night or early morning in India because of the time difference with North America. Despite that, the tournament has drawn strong viewership across Indian cities. Restaurants and sports bars in Bengaluru, where football has a large following, sought the extended hours to accommodate crowds for the closing matches.
The relaxation gives the city's hospitality sector a chance to serve larger late-night audiences during the tournament's final stretch.
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