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EB Games store closing times depend on the specific country, mall, and even individual store, so there is no single universal “closing time” for all locations. In New Zealand specifically, all EB Games physical stores are scheduled to close permanently on 31 January 2026.

Typical daily closing hours

For stores that are still operating (for example, many Australian mall locations), a common pattern is:

  • Monday–Wednesday: close around 5:30 pm.
  • Thursday (late-night trading): close around 9:00 pm.
  • Friday: close around 5:30 pm.
  • Saturday: close around 5:00–5:30 pm.
  • Sunday: close around 4:00–5:00 pm.

These are only examples from specific shopping centres, not a guarantee for every store.

New Zealand closure news

If the question is about “when does EB Games close” as in shutting down operations:

  • All EB Games stores in New Zealand are confirmed to close for the last time on 31 January 2026.
  • The New Zealand distribution centre is then set to close on 28 February 2026.
  • The closure affects all 38 New Zealand stores, while Australian stores continue to operate separately for now.

How to find your store’s exact closing time

Because hours differ by location, the most reliable options are:

  1. Search “[EB Games + your mall/suburb] hours” and check the mall or centre’s official site, which usually lists that store’s daily opening and closing times.
  1. Use the EB Games regional website (Australia or New Zealand) store locator, then click into your specific store to see today’s hours.
  2. Call the store directly via the phone number on the mall or EB Games store page to confirm closing time, especially around holidays or during “closing down” sales.

Forum and trending discussion angle

Recent forum discussions and news posts show a lot of conversation around EB Games “closing down” sales and confusion about whether this applies only to New Zealand or to Australia as well.

  • Community posts clarify that the confirmed full shutdown currently applies to New Zealand only , not to Australian stores.
  • Many users frame it as the end of an era for physical game retail, pointing to the shift toward digital downloads and fewer midnight launch events than in the past.

“When does EB Games close?” in early 2026 often really means “When do they shut for good in NZ?”—and the answer is: the end of trading on 31 January 2026.

TL;DR:

  • Daily closing time varies by store, but many mall locations shut around 5:30 pm most days, with late night to about 9:00 pm on Thursdays.
  • In New Zealand, all EB Games stores close permanently on 31 January 2026.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.