The report says pubs have been allowed to remain open until 5am, removing earlier uncertainty over whether the fixture qualified for extended licensing hours.
That gives bars and fan zones a full window for the match, post-game reaction and the journey home. For a knockout fixture, the timing creates a clear commercial opportunity: venues can host the entire occasion without closing before the final whistle.
More than 80 pubs, bars and event spaces across Greater Manchester are reportedly preparing to screen the game. Manchester has the widest spread of listed options, including several ticketed venues.
The reported list also extends to Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. No Wigan venues are listed so far.
Not every venue is operating on a walk-in basis. The report says some locations require tickets, while others are taking advance bookings. That distinction could determine where late-arriving supporters can watch the match.
Fans are being advised to check directly with venues before travelling, particularly where reservations or capacity limits apply. The list is also expected to change as more businesses announce their plans.
The next storyline is whether the reported 80-plus venues fill their spaces before kick-off-and whether further locations join the Greater Manchester viewing map ahead of England v Mexico.