The NSW government has granted extended trading hours to licensed venues showing major events live from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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Hotels, bars, clubs, small bars and live music venues could trade until the early morning if they screen Olympics Matildas games or the swimming finals, the government said on Friday.
"With an eight-hour time difference between Paris and Sydney, the extended trading will give more fans the chance to cheer on their favourite athletes and teams," it said in a statement.
The special trading hours encouraged a vibrant nightlife for residents and tourists, Minister for the Night-time Economy John Graham said.
Mr Graham said eligible venues did not need to apply individually to open when they screened the Olympics coverage.
"There is nothing like cheering home a gold medal winner with friends and community. Special event extended trading will support that – as well as an economic boost and more jobs at night," he said.
The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony on Friday will see about 6,800 athletes from 206 nations including Australia parade on more than 90 boats down the Seine River for 6 kilometres.
For the Matildas, their Olympics campaign got off to a horror start on Friday morning when they were beaten 3-0 by Germany in the south of France.
Australian Associated Press
