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World Cup 2026 · Trade Insight

Match Day Ready — Packaging Solutions.

The 2026 World Cup is expected to generate huge increases in food and drink consumption globally — and hospitality businesses in Ireland will feel the impact too. Major football tournaments typically drive sharp, predictable spikes across foodservice and hygiene categories.

Disposable pint glass of beer
Pub Trade Lift
Up to50%
Uplift during GAA finals, Six Nations & Cheltenham week
Packaging Demand
Up to60%
Rise in disposable food packaging during major sports weekends
Cup Usage
Up to150%
Surge in pint & cold drink cup volumes on big match days
Food Sales Lift
Up to100%
Pub food & takeaway sales jump — containers, boxes, pots & napkins all spike
01 · Foodservice Categories

Stocked for the full 90.

Products by Peak TimesPackaging solutions tailored to every stage of matchday service. From pre-game refreshments and busy half-time rushes to late-night takeaway demand, our foodservice packaging range is designed to perform in fast-paced event environments. Browse the categories below to find cups, food packaging, cutlery, and accessories suited to each service period throughout the day.

02 · Hygiene & Washroom

Big crowds. Bigger hygiene demand.

High-footfall venues — pubs, fan zones, takeaways and stadia — will see washroom consumables and surface hygiene burning through stock much faster than usual.

The Bigger Picture

Events like the World Cup don't just drive stadium sales — they create major volume opportunities across the entire foodservice and packaging sector.

From busy fan zones and packed sports bars to takeaway counters and street vendors, major sporting events dramatically increase the number of people eating and drinking outside the home. As fans gather to socialise, celebrate, and watch matches together, demand rises for fast, convenient foodservice options and the packaging that supports them. This surge creates major volume opportunities across disposable cups, food containers, cutlery, and on-the-go packaging solutions throughout the tournament period.

Plan your tournament stock today.
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