Vancouver Sport Chek Store Closing After Nearly 20 Years

Sport Chek is closing its longtime West Broadway store in Vancouver, marking the departure of a major sporting goods retailer from the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, according to local reporting by Kenneth Chan. The store, situated at 18 West Broadway on the southwest corner of Ontario Street and West Broadway, occupies just under 20,000 square feet of ground-level commercial space inside a five-storey mixed-use building completed in 2004.

Sale Timeline and Shopper Turnout at West Broadway

Liquidation discounts reached 50 per cent off the lowest marked price on all merchandise beginning Thursday, July 23, 2026, as reported by Kenneth Chan. A long line of shoppers formed outside the storefront on Saturday, July 25, 2026, though a significant amount of merchandise remained on the shelves. The closure has been anticipated for months. Commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap began marketing the retail unit for lease last year, noting the space could be available as early as January 2026. The listing remains active even as the store enters its final weeks.

Real Estate and Zoning Flexibility for the Commercial Space

The retail footprint includes 36 dedicated vehicle parking stalls located in the building’s underground parkade, according to marketing materials from Marcus & Millichap. Existing zoning regulations permit a variety of commercial uses, including cafes, bakeries, bistros, pharmacies, and general retail. The real estate brokerage also highlights the potential to demise the roughly 20,000-square-foot space into smaller retail units to attract multiple tenants.

Transit Construction and Neighbourhood Retail Shifts

Historically one of the chain’s quieter locations in Metro Vancouver, the store operated amid heavy neighbourhood disruption from the Broadway Subway project, according to local reports. A four-month vehicle traffic closure on East Broadway occurred earlier this year one block east of the shop for Mount Pleasant Station work. Simultaneously, a six-month traffic closure began on West Broadway between Alberta Street and Cambie Street for Millennium Line construction near Broadway-City Hall Station. Mount Pleasant Station is scheduled to open in late 2027 with an entrance two blocks east of the 18 West Broadway address.

Broader Retail Landscape Along the Broadway Corridor

While Sport Chek retreats from Mount Pleasant, other major retailers are expanding along the Broadway Corridor. A 19,000-square-foot Loblaws City Market opened last month above the future South Granville Station at The Storeys tower on West Broadway and Granville Street, as documented by Kenneth Chan. Three blocks east of that station, Sobeys is converting a former Toys ‘R’ Us space into a FreshCo grocery store. Additionally, Vancouver City Council approved the mixed-use redevelopment of the former MEC store at 130 West Broadway on the adjacent block in 2024.

Remaining Metro Vancouver Locations

Following the closure of the Mount Pleasant storefront, shoppers seeking nearby Sport Chek locations will need to travel to other regional hubs. The closest alternative stores include the Robson Street flagship in Downtown Vancouver, the Marine Drive location in South Vancouver, Park Royal mall in West Vancouver, and Metropolis at Metrotown mall in Burnaby, according to retail data.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Sport Chek on West Broadway closing?

Store closing sales began earlier in July 2026, with liquidation discounts hitting 50 per cent off on July 23, 2026, indicating the location is in its final weeks of operation.

What will happen to the commercial space after Sport Chek leaves?

According to leasing broker Marcus & Millichap, the space is listed for lease and can accommodate cafes, bakeries, bistros, pharmacies, or smaller subdivided retail units.

What are the closest alternative Sport Chek stores in Vancouver?

The nearest alternative locations are the Robson Street flagship in downtown Vancouver and the Marine Drive store in south Vancouver.