Most Champs Sports stores close on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and since September 2025 the brand has operated as part of DICK'S Sporting Goods, following its acquisition of Foot Locker's brand portfolio.
Champs Sports Is Part of the Foot Locker/DICK'S Family
Champs Sports is one of the brands in Foot Locker's portfolio, alongside Kids Foot Locker, WSS, and atmos. DICK'S Sporting Goods completed its $2.5 billion acquisition of Foot Locker in September 2025 and now owns Champs Sports, though the stores keep operating under their own name rather than becoming DICK'S-branded locations.
| Holiday |
Status |
| New Year's Day |
Open, normal or slightly reduced hours |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Easter Sunday |
Open at many locations, hours vary |
| Memorial Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Independence Day (July 4th) |
Open, normal hours |
| Labor Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Veterans Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Thanksgiving |
Most stores closed; some locations may vary |
| Black Friday |
Open, typically from early morning |
| Christmas Eve |
Open, shortened hours, varies by location |
| Christmas Day |
Most stores closed; some locations may have reduced hours |
| New Year's Eve |
Open, normal hours |
Many Champs Sports stores operate inside malls, so exact hours can be shaped by the host mall's schedule. Check your specific store before a holiday visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Champs Sports open on Thanksgiving?
Most Champs Sports stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, though hours can vary by location.
Is Champs Sports open on Christmas?
Most Champs Sports stores are closed on Christmas Day.
Who owns Champs Sports?
Champs Sports is part of Foot Locker's brand portfolio, which DICK'S Sporting Goods acquired in September 2025. Stores keep their own name.
Is Champs Sports the same as Foot Locker?
They're sister brands under the same company. Champs Sports, Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, WSS, and atmos are all part of the same portfolio, now owned by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
