GameStop is closing more stores this year. Here's what we know so far.

Video game retailer GameStop is closing stores across the country, USA TODAY network sites confirm.

GameStop did not respond to USA TODAY’s multiple requests for comment, but closures have been reported in states such as Ohio, California, and Alabama.

In a March 2025 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), GameStop said it planned on closing “a significant number of additional stores in fiscal 2025,” which ends on Jan. 31, 2026, per the documents.

In the documents, GameStop said a significant amount of customers have chosen to download games instead of buying games physically in-store.

“The current consoles from Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft have facilitated download technology,” GameStop wrote. “If consumers’ preference for downloading video game content in lieu of physical software continues to increase, our business and financial performance may be adversely impacted.”

When the documents were filed, GameStop said the company closed 590 stores during fiscal year 2024 and was operating 3,203 stores worldwide. The company had previously announced plans to sell its operations in France and Canada.

As of Feb. 1, 2025, GameStop had 2,325 stores within the U.S., most of which were in Texas.

The company also invested in bitcoin, purchasing 4,710 bitcoin worth over $443 million. The company invested in the digital currency between May 3 and June 10 for cash, per a press release.

Since stores have begun closing, an unofficial list of GameStop closures has made its rounds online based on emails sent to customers and signs posted at stores. 

Here’s the rundown on which GameStop locations have closed so far according to those reports, and what GameStop has confirmed.

GameStop store closures

According to signage posted on storefronts and online media reports across the USA TODAY network, GameStop has closed this year in over 12 states such as California, South Carolina, and Iowa.

USA TODAY has requested a complete list and comment.

Here's a look and what we know so far.

Alabama

Per the Montgomery Advertiser, Alabama stores that have or will close in January 2026 include:

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

California

Stores have started to close in California, per the Stockton Record. As of Jan. 8, confirmed closures so far include the location at 7910 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Suite D.

Connecticut

The following stores have closed in Connecticut or will 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

Delaware has been hit as well, with about half of its stores closing their doors, reported the Delaware News Journal. 

Closures include:

• 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

In Iowa, at least two locations have closed, per the Iowa City Press-Citizen. According to the outlet, the location in Iowa City is closing due to a rent increase.

“We make more money than the Cedar Rapids location,” key holder Nathan Walter told the Iowa City Press-Citizen. “They’ll be closing our store instead because it costs more money to keep us open.”

Confirmed Iowa closures, per the outlet, include:

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

Mississippi

There will be at least eight closures in Mississippi, although the Vicksburg location has yet to close, per USA TODAY’s network.

Closures include:

• 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

New Jersey closures confirmed via the GameStop website and the USA TODAY network include:

• 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

Some Ohio stores have closed already, while others will be closing soon. An employee in Canton, about 60 miles southeast of Cleveland, told the Massillon Independent that some employees will work at other locations.

Closures in Ohio include:

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

Pennsylvania

Stores have also closed in Pennsylvania. The Bucks County Courier Times reported that as of Jan. 6, some closed locations include:

• 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 located at 200 Dawn Red Drive had a sign on its door in early January stating that the location was slated for closure effective Jan. 8. 

The GameStop website also showed that the store was closed on Jan. 13.

How to find GameStop locations

Customers who want to check GameStop locations in their areas can visit www.gamestop.com/stores.

Closed locations on GameStop’s website appear to say “closed today,” and also list “closed” next to each day of the week. 

Contributing: 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

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at [email protected].