World Cup 2026 extended hours licensing arrangements

The Divisional Licensing Boards have decided to make a determination under Section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 to allow premises which hold a full premises licence which sell alcohol for consumption on the premises and includes a provision in their operating plan to show televised sport to remain open until 30 minutes after the end of the games as follows:

South Lanarkshire Licensing Division No. 1 (Clydesdale area)

• all games in the competition 

South Lanarkshire Licensing Division No. 2 (East Kilbride area)

• Scotland games only including group stages and any further stages in the competition as well as the final

South Lanarkshire Licensing Division No. 3 (Hamilton area)

• all games in the competition 

South Lanarkshire Licensing Division No. 4 (Rutherglen and Cambuslang area)

• Scotland games only including group stages and any further stages in the competition as well as the final

There is no need for premises to apply for an extended hours licence on these dates as long as the premises adhere to these hours. There is no obligation for any premises to trade during the extended hours approved by virtue of this determination.

License holders are being asked by the council though to indicate their intention to make use of the extension and are being reminded to ensure adequate management arrangements are in place, and consider, where appropriate, providing additional stewarding.

The Boards will continue to monitor operations and ensure that premises are acting responsibly during the duration of the World Cup and can if required make adjustments to the provision.