FIFA World Cup 2026: Football fans in the national capital will be able to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final without rushing home. Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, announced that restaurants, cafes and other eligible food service establishments across the city will be allowed to remain open until 4 AM this weekend for live screenings of the tournament’s concluding matches.
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With the FIFA World Cup hype building, the final being scheduled during overnight hours for Indian viewers due to international time zones. The move by the Delhi government will surely make way for much cheer among football lovers as well as delight the city’s hospitality sector.
Every football fan has watched Lionel Messi make history. Now, history has one more story to tell.
A legend.
A teenage prodigy.
One trophy.
One night that generations will remember.Delhi is ready for that night.
With the city’s 24×7 business-friendly operating framework…
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) July 18, 2026
Making the announcement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that Delhi is all set to embrace football enthusiasts going to its restaurants and cafes for the event. This initiative by the Delhi government aligns with its agenda to strengthen the city’s nightlife and create new business opportunities for hospitality enterprises during the globe’s biggest sports spectacle.
Welcoming the move, a restaurant owner in Delhi’s Hauz Khas, Pankaj Arora, expressed, “We have been expecting something like this from the government, especially for the World Cup final.”
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Relief for Restaurants and Sports Cafes
The decision is expected to boost restaurants, sports bars and cafes that are screening the FIFA World Cup final. A rise in customer traffic is typical for hospitality outlets during major international sporting tournaments and will be beneficial for them in serving fans during the entire game.
Delhi isn’t the only Indian city opting for relaxed dining hours for football aficionados. Bengaluru recently extended food service timings in hotels and restaurants for FIFA World Cup matches in response to the hospitality industry’s request.
