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On October 17, 2025, Dick’s Sporting Goods inaugurated its first Dick’s House of Sport in Glendale, Arizona, located near the Westgate Entertainment District. Spanning over 100,000 square feet, the innovative store features unique facilities for customers to test gear, including an outdoor track, rock-climbing wall, and multi-sport HitTrax cage. The grand opening included festivities with giveaways and appearances by sports celebrities, showcasing Dick’s commitment to engaging the community and enhancing the shopping experience for sports enthusiasts.
Arizona welcomed its first Dick’s House of Sport on October 17, 2025, located near the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. The expansive store occupies more than 100,000 square feet and is situated at the intersection of 99th and Maryland avenues, just west of Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway.
The property was acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods for $10.6 million in February 2024, marking a significant investment in the local economy. The Glendale Mayor, Jerry P. Weiers, expressed pride in the opening, highlighting the city’s growing reputation as a hub for experiential retail.
The House of Sport represents a new concept from Dick’s Sporting Goods, the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States, first launched in 2021. As part of this innovative retail experience, the location not only offers a wide range of sporting goods but also includes facilities for customers to test gear. These facilities feature:
- an outdoor track and turf field,
- a rock-climbing wall,
- golf hitting bays and a putting green,
- a multi-sport HitTrax cage providing real-time performance analytics for baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse.
In line with its expansion strategy, Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to open 75-100 House of Sport locations across the country by 2027, with another site set to be established at the SanTan Village shopping center in Gilbert, Arizona.
The grand opening featured several festivities to celebrate the new store. The first 100 adults in line received mystery gift cards, while the first 300 children aged 10 and up were given a free 30-ounce Stanley Quencher. Notably, special guest appearances included NBA player Jalen Green on October 18 and MLB player Corbin Carroll on October 19, both of whom participated in autograph signings. Autograph wristbands were made available on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring guests to bring official player cards for signing.
The innovative Dick’s House of Sport is a testament to the brand’s commitment to creating engaging and interactive shopping experiences that cater to sports enthusiasts of all ages. With the recent opening in Glendale, Dick’s Sporting Goods aims to capture a broader audience and enhance community engagement while providing high-quality sporting goods and the opportunity to try them in a unique setting.
The House of Sport concept not only elevates the shopping experience but also adds a much-needed space for local athletes and sport lovers to hone their skills and enjoy their passions. This venture signifies a bright new chapter for both Dick’s Sporting Goods and the city of Glendale, showcasing the city’s potential to attract innovative retail concepts.
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