Only 17 Philadelphia bars approved to stay open until 4 a.m. for World Cup

The Philadelphia Inquirer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Only 17 Philadelphia bars approved to stay open until 4 a.m. for World Cup

Summary

Seventeen bars in Philadelphia have received approval from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to remain open until 4 a.m. starting Thursday. This change comes ahead of the World Cup, following a bill signed by Governor Josh Shapiro in March. Many other establishments are still awaiting approval. The extended hours aim to accommodate the influx of visitors expected for the international tournament.

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Key Details

•Seventeen bars now allowed to stay open until 4 a.m.
•Approval follows a bill signed by Governor Josh Shapiro.
•Many bars remain pending approval ahead of the World Cup.
•Late-night hours provide opportunities for increased patronage.
•Philadelphia prepares for a surge of World Cup visitors.

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11:33 PMThe Philadelphia Inquirer — Only 17 Philly bars have been approved to stay open until 4 a.m. Many are still waiting. - Inquirer.com

What they're saying

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Just 17 bars have received permission from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to stay open late starting Thursday. Even more are still waiting.
— The Philadelphia Inquirerby Beatrice Forman, Henry Savage

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