Overview
- The Three Lions in Trondheim has been overwhelmed by demand, reporting more than 2,500 booking enquiries and about 150 people queuing up to five hours before the 5pm local kick-off on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
- Owner Adrian “Dougie” Douglas, a British expat who has run the pub for roughly 27 years, says he will cheer for England despite family ties to Norway and calls the expected atmosphere “supercharged.”
- Local authorities changed licensing rules so the pub can remain open until 7am, a move that the venue says ensures fans can watch the full England v Norway game being played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
- The Three Lions has prepared for a large, mixed crowd with an expanded running order, a themed menu including 48 country burgers, and an internal capacity plan that the landlord expects will seat around 180–190 people.
- The surge in bookings at this long-standing expat hub reflects wider World Cup demand that is pushing pubs and fan zones to extend hours and staffing, increasing local business activity and the need for crowd management on match nights.