Ontario Pushes Last Call to 4 a.m. for the 2026 World Cup, June 11 to July 19
The Ontario government has confirmed that bars and restaurants in the province can serve alcohol until 4 a.m. for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The temporary extension runs from June 11 to July 19. Toronto Stadium hosts six tournament matches.
T he Ontario government has confirmed that restaurants and bars in the province will be allowed to extend last call for alcohol sales to 4 a.m. for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The temporary measure runs from June 11 to July 19 and is designed to capture the visitor wave heading to Toronto for the six matches the city hosts at Toronto Stadium.
"Fully experience the energy of the tournament"
"This summer, fans visiting from around the world will gather in Toronto to celebrate world-class sport," Attorney General Doug Downey said in the news release. "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."
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Stan Cho framed the measure as a hospitality and safety play. "Extending last call during the FIFA World Cup 2026 will help Ontario deliver a safe, vibrant and welcoming experience for fans from around the world," Cho said.
Toronto and the wider tournament context
Toronto Stadium hosts six 2026 World Cup matches, including Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. Vancouver is the other Canadian host city, with the rest of the 16-city slate split across the United States and Mexico. The tournament is the first to feature 48 nations and the largest in World Cup history, with 104 matches in total across the 39-day window the Ontario extension covers.