The Minns Labor Government is ensuring local hospitality venues can take full advantage of the blockbuster British & Irish Lions Tour with extended late-night trading approved for two of the biggest rugby matches on the 2025 sporting calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pubs, bars and clubs across the City of Sydney will be able to trade until 1am following the Lions\u2019 clash with the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Lions v Wallabies Test at Accor Stadium on Saturday 2 August, which could decide the three-Test series, extended trading will apply to eligible venues in the City of Sydney and City of Parramatta, allowing them to stay open until 2am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These extended hours will allow local fans and the touring Lions\u2019 supporters more time to soak up the atmosphere of these word class matches in a safe and lively way beyond the final whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lions Tours to Australia only happen once every 12 years and this year\u2019s version is expected to draw tens of thousands of interstate and international travellers, providing a major boost to the NSW economy and putting the state\u2019s world-class hospitality and entertainment offering in the global spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Special event extended trading has also been approved for the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup 2025 from 23 August to 28 September so NSW fans can get together in their favourite venue to cheer on the Wallaroos in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Licensed venues in NSW may open and trade during the scheduled broadcast times of all Australia\u2019s matches, as well as the quarter finals, semi-finals and final, provided the game is shown live on the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, the Minister for Gaming and Racing has approved extended trading at eligible venues for several other events across the state, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Full details and eligibility criteria are available on the Liquor & Gaming NSW website: https:\/\/www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au\/news-and-media\/special-event-extended-trading-hours-july-to-december-2025<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Music and the Night-Time Economy John Graham said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is another step in bringing our city back to life – making sure our venues can trade late enough during big events like the Lions Tour matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen tens of thousands of international rugby fans walk out of the stadium, they should step into a vibrant nightlife, not quiet empty streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe want sports fans to have an amazing experience during and after the match. It’s good for the city and it\u2019s good for our hospitality operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acting Minister for Jobs and Tourism Kate Washington said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe British and Irish Lions tour will bring a major boost to the NSW visitor economy, with fans descending on Sydney from across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThey won\u2019t just be cheering in stadiums \u2013 they\u2019ll be filling hotel rooms, restaurants, pubs and shops across Sydney, soaking up everything our great city has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExtended trading hours will give fans even more time to enjoy Sydney\u2019s legendary hospitality. It\u2019s a win for local businesses and communities, a win for visitors, and a fantastic way to showcase our city on the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen major sporting events come to town, full time on the scoreboard shouldn\u2019t mean full time for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExtended trading for major events like the Lions Tour gives fans and visitors more ways to celebrate while supporting local jobs and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt ensures the community and visitors can enjoy these important events in a safe and responsible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEligible venues intending to take advantage of the extended trading hours must ensure they continue to adhere to Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements and have appropriate measures in place to ensure the safety of their patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy extending trading hours during Australia\u2019s games at the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup in England, the NSW Government is backing the surge in support for elite women\u2019s sport and making sure supporters don\u2019t miss a minute. \u201c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minns Labor Government is ensuring local hospitality venues can take full advantage of the blockbuster British & Irish Lions Tour with extended late-night trading approved for two of the biggest rugby matches on the 2025 sporting calendar. Pubs, bars and clubs across the City of Sydney will be able to trade until 1am following … Continue reading “NSW ready to roar for Lions Tour with extended trading hours at pubs, bars and clubs”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33575"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33575\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33576,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33575\/revisions\/33576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}