Sports Authority  held the grand opening of its first location in Ponce, Puerto Rico on Saturday, Oct. 19.


The 35,000 square-foot store opened at 8AM and is located in Plaza del Caribe. The Ponce location features an intuitive new format, making it easier than ever for customers to find exactly what they need. With specialty sport shops and a spacious new layout, the store has been designed specifically to enhance the shopping experience.

Sports Authority has hired over 70 employees for the Ponce store. The company expects to hire more employees next year in San Juan to support the opening of two additional stores.


Headquartered in Englewood, CO, Sports Authority operates more than 475 full-line sporting goods stores across 43 states and Puerto Rico.