Bengaluru city police announce extended late-night restaurant timings for FIFA World Cup screenings. Multiple outlets report that the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner issues an order allowing restaurants and eateries to remain open until 3:30 a.m. on select match days, including the semi-finals and the final. The decision is described as coming after representations from the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and requests from the hospitality industry, with outlets citing fan demand for late-night food services around match timings.
While the hours are relaxed, sources note that authorities stress public safety and compliance. Coverage also indicates that the Karnataka government relaxes late-night dining hours for this period, aligning the change with expected crowds at venues screening matches. The extension is presented as a temporary measure limited to specific World Cup days rather than a permanent policy change.
Overall, the reports converge on the same outcome: Bengaluru restaurants are allowed to serve later—up to 3:30 a.m.—to accommodate football match-related demand, under police-authorized conditions.
