GameStop plans to shut down additional locations this year. Here’s the latest information available.

GameStop Announces Widespread Store Closures Nationwide

GameStop, a major video game retailer, is shutting down numerous stores across the United States, as confirmed by various USA TODAY network sources.

Although GameStop has not issued an official statement in response to repeated inquiries, reports indicate that closures are occurring in several states, including Ohio, California, and Alabama.

According to a March 2025 SEC filing, the company revealed plans to close a substantial number of additional locations during its 2025 fiscal year, which concludes on January 31, 2026.

The documents highlight a shift in consumer behavior, with more customers opting to download games digitally rather than purchasing physical copies in-store.

GameStop stated, “The latest consoles from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft have made downloading games easier. If the trend toward digital downloads continues to grow, it could negatively affect our business and financial results.”

At the time of the filing, GameStop reported closing 590 stores in fiscal year 2024, leaving 3,203 locations operating worldwide. The company had also previously announced intentions to exit its businesses in France and Canada.

As of February 1, 2025, GameStop maintained 2,325 stores in the U.S., with the highest concentration in Texas.

In addition to store closures, GameStop has made a significant investment in cryptocurrency, purchasing 4,710 bitcoin valued at over $443 million between May 3 and June 10, as detailed in a press release and news report.

As closures continue, an unofficial online list of shuttered GameStop stores has circulated, compiled from customer emails and in-store signage.

Below is a summary of reported and confirmed GameStop store closures to date.

More on this topic: See which other businesses are closing stores in 2026.

States Affected by GameStop Closures

Reports and posted signs indicate that GameStop has closed stores in more than a dozen states this year, including California, South Carolina, and Iowa. USA TODAY has requested a comprehensive list and further comment from the company. Here’s what is known so far:

Alabama

The following Alabama locations are closing or have already closed as of January 2026:

• Birmingham – 4507 Riverview Parkway, Suite 107
• Troy – Troy Plaza, 1410 Hwy. 231 S
• Hartselle – 1199 Highway 31 NW, Suite H

California

California has seen closures, including the confirmed shutdown of the store at 7910 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Suite D, as of January 8.

Connecticut

These Connecticut stores have closed or are scheduled to close soon:

• Enfield – Enfield Square Mall, 90 Elm St.
• Lisbon – Crossroads at Lisbon, 157 River Road
• Newington (closing Jan. 14) – 2997 Berlin Turnpike
• Stratford – Stratford Square Shopping Center, 411 Barnum Ave.
• Waterbury – Brass Mills Mall, 495 Union St.

Delaware

Roughly half of GameStop’s Delaware stores have closed, including:

• Bear – 1015 Governors Place
• Dover – 3084 Dover Circle
• Milford – 941 N. Dupont Blvd.
• Rehoboth Beach – 18701 Coastal Highway
• Wilmington – 4345 Kirkwood Highway
• Wilmington – 4737 Concord Pike

Iowa

At least two Iowa locations have closed, with the Iowa City store citing increased rent as the reason. Key holder Nathan Walter stated, “We generate more revenue than the Cedar Rapids store, but ours is closing due to higher operating costs.” Confirmed closures include:

• Iowa City – 1011 Highway 1W
• Waterloo – 1515 Flammang Dr.

Mississippi

At least eight GameStop stores in Mississippi are slated for closure, though the Vicksburg location remains open for now. The affected stores are:

• Vicksburg (closing Jan. 15) – 2310 Iowa Blvd.
• Biloxi – 2404 Pass Road
• Biloxi – 506 Larcher Blvd. Suite 2306
• Clinton – 1011 Hampstead Blvd.
• Corinth – 2201 Virginia Lane
• Greenville – 1831 Hwy. 1 S.
• Grenada – 1550 Jameson Drive
• Picayune – 230 Frontage Road

New Jersey

GameStop’s website confirms these New Jersey closures:

• Brooklyn/New York City – 2141 86th St.
• Bayonne – 205 Lefante Way
• Deptford – 2000 Clements Bridge Road
• Newark – 786 Broad St.
• North Bergen – 2100 88th St. Suite F4
• Rockaway (closing Jan. 14) – 301 Mount Hope Ave.
• Somerdale – 711 E. Evesham Ave.
• Somers Point – 15 Bethel Road
• South Plainfield – 4959 Stelton Road
• Succasunna (closing Jan. 14) – 275 E Rt. 10 E

Ohio

Several Ohio stores have already closed or are set to close soon. An employee in Canton mentioned that some staff will be reassigned to other locations. The following stores are affected:

• Canton – 3016 Atlantic Blvd. NE
• Canton (closing Jan. 15) – 4328 Tuscarawas St. W

Pennsylvania

These Pennsylvania closures are as of January 6:

• Richboro – 800 Bustleton Pike, Suite A2
• Warminster – 892 W Street Road
• Willow Grove – 2500 W Moreland Road

South Carolina

In South Carolina, the Spartanburg store at 200 Dawn Red Drive posted a notice in early January announcing its closure on January 8. The GameStop website indicated the store was closed on January 13.

How to Locate GameStop Stores

Customers can find GameStop locations in their area by visiting www.gamestop.com/stores. Closed stores are marked as “closed today” and display “closed” for each day of the week.

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Contributors: Joyce Orlando, Lori Comstock, Bonnie Bolden, Catherine Messier (USA TODAY); Jessica Rish (Iowa City Press-Citizen); Jennifer Lindahl (Montgomery Advertiser); Angelaydet Rocha (The Stockton Record); Lacey Latch (Bucks County Courier Times); Ben Mace (Delaware News Journal); Massillon Independent

Original article: GameStop has more closures planned for 2026. See list so far.