Young’s Pub Group reported an increase in sales over the 14-week period ending March 31, attributing part of the boost to major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Wimbledon Championships. Total sales rose by 9.4 percent compared to the same timeframe the previous year. When adjusting for new openings, the like-for-like sales growth was 5.5 percent.

The company highlighted particularly strong trading during the late May bank holiday weekend, noting that pubs featuring gardens or riverside locations experienced exceptional performance. The influx of visitors during Wimbledon also contributed to higher patronage, especially at venues located near the tennis tournament.

Simon Dodd, Young’s chief executive, said the group’s pubs had delivered solid results in the first quarter of the new financial year. In addition to organic growth, Young’s recently expanded through the acquisition of eight gastropubs and pubs with rooms from Cubitt House London Pubs.

Despite ongoing challenges within the hospitality sector, Young’s said its combination of strategic location, timing of major events, and recent acquisitions had supported its financial performance in early 2026.