DICK’S House Of Sport Tampa Opening With Events & More
Dick’s House of Sport is opening in Tampa, with an official launch set for October 11 at International Plaza (2223 N West Shore Blvd). The brand hinted at the news through Instagram, sharing images of Bayshore Boulevard.
The grand opening weekend will feature appearances by several iconic Tampa Bay athletes, including former Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks. The full schedule and lineup are as follows:
- Evan Longoria (Former Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman)
Friday, October 11 6pm–7:30pm - Derrick Brooks (Former Tampa Bay Bucs Linebacker)
Saturday, October 12 12pm– 1:30pm - Caeleb Dressel (American Swimmer and Gold Medalist)
Saturday, October 12 2pm– 4pm - Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie)
Sunday, October 13 4pm- 5:30pm
Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, this new location will offer an array of athletic products and in-store experiences. These include a climbing wall, multiple golf bays with TrackMan simulators, and a multi-sport cage designed for baseball, softball, lacrosse, and soccer, allowing athletes to test products while tracking their performance.
The grand opening festivities begin Friday, October 11, and will feature a variety of in-store events, giveaways, and activities throughout the weekend. Highlights include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, mystery gift cards for the first 100 adults (ages 18+), doorbuster deals, and giveaways for kids.
In April, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported that Dick’s Sporting Goods was in discussions with Tampa International Plaza’s owners to relocate its Westshore Plaza store. With building permits now filed under the House of Sport label, the new concept is officially making its way to Tampa Bay.
Following Lifetime Fitness’s move to its new location at the former Harbour Island Athletic Club, Dick’s seized the opportunity to expand, bringing the House of Sport concept to Tampa’s International Plaza.
I’ve had the chance to visit a Dick’s House of Sport in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it’s way different from a standard Dick’s Sporting Goods. It offers not just athletic gear and apparel but also amenities like athletic training facilities, rock climbing walls, batting cages, and outdoor fields, creating an all-around experience. My husband and I would often spend the day there just to take it all in. As an added bonus, it was also a gathering place for special events, tailgates, and athlete meet-n-greets.
For a closer look at what the House of Sport concept has to offer, check out this video on Dick’s YouTube channel.
Get more information about Dick’s House of Sport here.
