World Cup could keep Rhode Island bars open until 4 a.m. — if they want to

Some Rhode Island bars and restaurants could serve customers later than ever during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation Friday allowing cities and towns to extend bar and restaurant hours during the tournament. Under the law, local licensing boards can permit businesses to remain open until 4 a.m. and serve alcohol until 3 a.m. between June 11 and July 3. Supporters say the move could help Rhode Island capitalize on the economic impact of the world's largest sporting event. Several World Cup matches will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, just a short drive from Rhode Island. https://turnto10.com/news/local/world... #worldcup #soccer #fifa #bars ----- NBC 10 WJAR is Southern New England's leading news station, covering news, politics, sports and weather in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut, including Providence, Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence, Newport, Pawtucket, Warwick, Woonsocket, Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Cape Cod, and surrounding communities. Our homepage is https://turnto10.com Like us on Facebook at   / nbc10   Follow us on X at https://x.com/nbc10 Follow us on Instagram at   / nbc10wjar   Follow us on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@nbc10wjar Follow us on TikTok at   / nbc10wjar   Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/nbc10wjar.bs... Download the NBC 10 News app for iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nbc-10-... Download the NBC 10 News app for Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Report news to NBC 10 at 401-455-9105 or email [email protected] Share your images and video with NBC 10 at https://turnto10.com/chimein