DICK'S Sporting Goods is bringing its House of Sport concept to San Diego, taking over the historic former Macy's at The Valley shopping center in Mission Valley. The new store will fill roughly 158,000 square feet inside the redeveloping complex and will be the chain's first House of Sport location in California. Developers and retailers say the move will remake the old department-store anchor into an experiential destination focused on testing gear, programs and events.
As reported by ConnectCRE, DICK'S House of Sport will occupy the former Macy's building at The Valley and serve as a major anchor for the center's relaunch. The center, rebranded from Westfield Mission Valley to The Valley, encompasses about 1.1 million square feet and sits on more than 41 acres.
"We are creating a modern, dynamic retail experience," Lowe executive vice president Todd Majcher said, adding that the project will give visitors more reasons to visit, linger, eat and shop, according to ConnectCRE. Lowe and Real Capital Solutions are positioning the center around dining, entertainment and new tenants, aiming to turn a traditional mall stop into a place people actually want to hang out.
What House of Sport Brings
House of Sport is an elevated, experience-first retail format that pairs a big-box selection with indoor testing areas, simulators and bookings for classes and events. Reviewers who toured recent House of Sport locations have pointed to amenities such as batting cages, TrackMan golf bays and climbing walls that can be used on-site, turning errands into outings. Tom's Guide highlighted how those features let customers try equipment before buying and host community programming.
Redevelopment and Transit
The Valley sits at 1640 Camino del Rio North, opposite the Mission Valley Center trolley station, and is being repositioned as a transit-oriented mixed-use village, according to a Lowe release. Lowe and Real Capital Solutions acquired the property in 2023 and say they plan to add public plazas, more dining and multifamily housing as part of the overhaul. That repositioning helps explain why a single, large experiential tenant like DICK'S can make sense in the old Macy's footprint.
Jobs, Timing and What To Expect
DICK'S is already recruiting local leadership: the company's careers page lists an Executive Store Director role for a Mission Valley House of Sport and says the new store is slated to open "next year." While developers and DICK'S have confirmed the lease and location, neither the retailer nor the owners have published a firm opening date or grand-opening schedule.
For Mission Valley shoppers, the arrival of House of Sport promises an anchor that aims to keep foot traffic steady as the center is remade. For the city's retail scene, the move is another example of malls repurposing big boxes into destination experiences rather than traditional department stores. We will update this story once DICK'S or the developers announce an opening date and more lease details.
