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which gamestops are closing

GameStop has started 2026 by closing hundreds of stores across the United States, but there is no single official, public master list of every location that is closing right now.

What is happening

  • GameStop disclosed in filings that it already closed about 590 U.S. stores in its previous fiscal year as part of a “store portfolio optimization” plan.
  • For the current fiscal year (ending January 31, 2026), it has signaled plans to close a “substantial” or “significant” additional number of stores, many of them front‑loaded into early 2026.
  • News outlets and local reports indicate that more than 400 stores in over 40 states are slated to close or already closing as January 2026 begins.

Are there published lists?

  • Some business and local news sites have compiled partial lists of affected locations, often focused on specific regions (for example, lists of stores closing in New Jersey and Pennsylvania).
  • Tech and business publications describe totals (e.g., 400+ or 430+ closures across 42 states) and mention specific cities, but also note that GameStop has not released a complete, official store‑by‑store closure list.

How to check if your store is closing

Because there is no definitive public master list, the most reliable ways to see which GameStops are closing are:

  1. Check local news
    • Search local TV and newspaper sites for “GameStop closing” plus your city or county; many closures are being reported market by market.
  1. Look at the store itself
    • Closing locations usually post signs in windows/at the register with final day of business and details on clearance sales.
  1. Call the store directly
    • Staff can usually confirm whether that particular store is closing and when, especially once they have received internal notice.
  2. Watch regional roundups
    • Some blogs and YouTube channels are tracking “GameStop closures” and linking to lists or crowdsourced maps, but these are incomplete and may lag behind reality.

Key takeaway

  • Many GameStops are closing, with early 2026 seeing closures in hundreds of locations across dozens of states.
  • However, there is no fully authoritative public list of every store shutting down; to know if a specific location is affected, you need to check local coverage or contact that store directly.