The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved a temporary extension of liquor sale and service hours until 4 a.m. across Ontario for the upcoming world soccer tournament.
The extension of hours applies to any licensed premises with an eligible liquor sales licence and is only permitted for the duration of the tournament, starting on June 11, 2026, and concluding on the evening starting on July 19, 2026 (i.e., 4 a.m. on the morning of July 20, 2026). The standard service start time of 9:00 a.m. remains unchanged.
All liquor licensees must continue to comply with the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA), its regulations and the Registrar’s standards and requirements. Responsible sale and service of alcohol remain mandatory.
Municipal option to object to extension of hours
A municipality may formally object to the extension by submitting a Municipal Resolution or letter from the City Clerk to municipal@agco.ca. If a municipality objects, the standard hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. will remain in effect in those municipalities.
A list of municipalities where the extension does not apply will be posted below this Information Bulletin, if applicable. Licensees should confirm whether their municipality is included.
Contact
For more information, please contact AGCO Customer Service via the iAGCO online portal or call Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 416-326-8700 or toll-free at 1-800-522-2876.
List of municipalities where extended hours are not permitted
Last updated: May 19, 2026