The German government is planning to relax regulations and allow for late-night public viewings during the home European men's football Championship in June and July.
Der Spiegel magazine on Tuesday cited a draft paper from the Ministry for the Environment which lays out the proposed changes but states that the ultimate decision should remain with local authorities on an individual basis.
"We are making it possible for cities and municipalities to allow public viewing to continue into the late evening hours," Environment Minister Steffi Lemke was quoted as saying.
The German Cabinet is expected to finalize the regulations next week.
There are official UEFA fan zones in the 10 host cities where games will be shown on large screens for those not able to get match tickets.
Several matches are scheduled to start at 9 pm (2000 GMT), with extra time and penalties possibly extending some finishes.
The noise from the crowds could pose a problem "especially in the evening and at night" and this is why "special regulations" are required, the paper said.
