Here’s cheers: The SA pubs approved for early Socceroos kick-off

Australia will take on Egypt in the World Cup knockout round in the early hours of Saturday morning. More than 70 venues across the state have been given extended opening hours. Find your closest pub.


Jul 03, 2026, updated Jul 03, 2026
Egypt's captain and star player Mohamed Salah on the left, and Socceroo Nestory Irankunda on the right. Graphic: AAP
Egypt's captain and star player Mohamed Salah on the left, and Socceroo Nestory Irankunda on the right. Graphic: AAP

The state government has granted more than 70 venues extended operating hours this evening to ensure punters can watch Australia take on Egypt in South Australia.

The two teams will clash at 3.30am on Saturday morning, when venues would normally be closed.

Short-term liquor licenses have been granted to certain venues, allowing them to extend their hours of operation.

The Adelaide Live Site at the Drive will also be open from 3am, ahead of the kick-off.

“More than 70 venues will be open for the game on Saturday morning, with the Malinauskas Government scrapping application fees and fast-tracking approvals so pubs and clubs can make the most of the World Cup,” Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs Michael Brown said.

“We want venues across the state packed with fans, creating the perfect atmosphere to cheer on the Socceroos.”

The full list of venues:

  • Sussex Hotel – Walkerville
  • Sundowner Hotel – Whyalla
  • The Archer Hotel – North Adelaide
  • Brighton Metro Hotel – Brighton
  • Grand Junction Tavern – Pennington
  • Mich O’Shea’s Hotel – Hackham
  • Hampstead Hotel – Collinswood
  • Naracoorte Hotel – Naracoorte
  • Parkside Hotel – Parkside
  • Payneham Tavern – Royston Park
  • Waterloo Station Hotel – Paralowie
  • Cove Tavern – Hallett Cove
  • Robin Hood Hotel – Norwood
  • General Havelock Hotel – Adelaide
  • Swanport Hotel – Murray Bridge
  • Cremorne Hotel – Unley
  • The Palace – Adelaide
  • Highway Inn – Plympton
  • Warradale Hotel – Warradale
  • Arkaba Hotel – Fullarton
  • The Dutch Pantry – Klemzig
  • Adelaide Venue Management Corporation – North Adelaide
  • Golden Grove Tavern – Surrey Downs
  • Earl of Aberdeen Hotel – Adelaide
  • Clovercrest Hotel – Modbury North
  • Black Bull Hotel – Adelaide
  • West Oak Hotel – Adelaide
  • Lockleys Hotel – Fulham
  • Elephant British Pub – Adelaide
  • Old Noarlunga Hotel – Old Noarlunga
  • Lion Hotel – North Adelaide
  • Para Hills United Soccer Club – Para Hills
  • Luna Bar – Adelaide
  • Ern Malley – Stepney
  • The Suburban Brew – Glynde
  • The Suburban Brew – Goodwood
  • The Junction – Camden Park
  • Bridgeway Hotel – Pooraka
  • Beachport Hotel – Beachport
  • Pier Hotel – Glenelg
  • Strathmore Hotel – Adelaide
  • Mala Mia – Adelaide
  • Charles Cane Reserve Sports and Social Club Inc (BOSA Football Club) – Prospect
  • Exeter hotel – Exeter
  • Findon Hotel – Findon
  • Gepps Cross Ale House – Blair Athol
  • Ramsgate Hotel – Henley Beach
  • Roxby Downs Tavern – Roxby Downs
  • Grand Tasman Hotel – Port Lincoln
  • Norwood Hotel – Norwood
  • Rex Hotel – Marleston
  • Seacliff Beach Hotel – Seacliff
  • The Lane Way Social East End – Adelaide
  • Tower Hotel – Magill
  • Modbury Hotel – Modbury
  • Modbury Vista Soccer Club – Wynn Vale
  • Bath Hotel – Wynn Vale
  • Hyde Park Tavern – Hyde Park
  • Queens Head Hotel – North Adelaide
  • Grange Hotel – Grange
  • Salisbury Hotel – Salisbury
  • Pirie Social the Venue – Port Pirie
  • Metropolitan Hotel – Adelaide
  • The Landbar – Christies Beach
  • Brightstar Brewing – Thebarton
  • Whitehorse Inn Hotel – Bolivar
  • Pirate Life Brewing – Port Adelaide
  • Hilton Hotel – Hilton
  • Exeter Hotel – Exeter
  • La Buvette – Adelaide
  • The Stag Hotel – Adelaide
  • Woolshed on Hindley – Adelaide
  • Bath Hotel – Norwood
  • Lakes Resort – West Lakes
  • Plant 4 Place – Bowden
  • Hotel Seaton – Seaton Park
  • Flagstaff Hotel – Darlington
  • Rehn Bier Cellar Door – Tanunda

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