Venues across Australia and Canada prepare to host FIFA World Cup viewing events
Multiple cities in Australia and Canada are organizing bars, restaurants, and venues for fans to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The tournament presents scheduling challenges for Australian viewers due to time zone differences, prompting state governments to grant extended trading hour exemptions for licensed venues. These viewing hubs are important for fans unable to watch matches at home, particularly given the early morning and late-night kickoff times in Australia.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, venues in Vancouver and Western Australia are preparing to accommodate fans wanting to watch matches live. The tournament will be held across Mexico, Canada, and the United States through the round of 16, with finals in US cities. For Australian viewers, particularly in Western Australia, the time difference creates significant scheduling challenges, with some matches occurring in the early morning hours. The Western Australian government has approved 28 pubs, bars, and sporting clubs for extended trading hours exemptions, allowing them to remain open up to 30 minutes after matches conclude. Venues across the metropolitan area and regional locations including Bunbury, Dalyellup, Kalgoorlie, Mandurah, and Carramar have received approvals, with additional venues still able to apply. Similar viewing arrangements are being organized in Vancouver and other Canadian cities.
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