Plans have been approved which allow the cafe to stay open until 1am so fans can catch all the games
A cafe in a Cambridgeshire city has been told it can stay open until 1am this summer so fans can catch all the 2026 World Cup games. The Willow Cafe in Central Park, Peterborough submitted plans to Peterborough City Council proposing an outside area to screen World Cup matches this summer.
The application, which has been approved, requested to extend the use of the gardens beyond the currently permitted 9am to 6pm for the period between June 6 and July 19. Depending on the match, the cafe could stay open until 1am.
The cafe proposed permission for a temporary outside area to screen matches. The area includes a VIP area of eight tables, a further area of tables, a standing area, a stage and a large screen.
No permanent works are proposed but the The Willow Cafe asked the city council for its temporary area and access for food trucks.
According to the application, crowds of up to 1,200 are expected. The application states: “The intention of the event is to raise the profile of Central Park by creating a unique, secure venue for fans and their families to watch the Men’s Football World Cup outside in The Willow Garden using a large outdoor TV screen, with entertainment, food and drink available. This is good for the City of Peterborough.”
England group stage matches kick off at 9pm on June 17 and June 23 and 10pm on June 27. According to the plans, the venue would need to remain open for at least 30 minutes after the conclusion of the match.
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