The Sports Authority will hold grand opening ceremonies for nine new locations across the country on Apr. 4. Once those stores open, the Sports Authority will own and operate 463 stores in 45 states.

According to the retailer's website, new stores will be opening in East Palo Alto and Moreno Valley, CA; Mesa, AZ; Fenton, IL; San Antonio and New League, TX; Spring Hill, FL; Warwick, RI; and Secaucus, NJ.

The website notes that 15 stores have recently opened in: Orem, UT; Goodyear, AZ; Kailua-Kona and Kapolei, HI; Greeley, CO; Pasadena, TX; Mansfield, TX; Coon Rapids, MN; Omaha, NE; Hoffman Estates, IL; Cherry Hill and Sewell, NJ; and Delray Beach, Ft. Myers and Homestead, FL.

According to the San Antonio Business Journal, Greg Waters, chief operating officer for the Sports Authority, said, “We’re looking to expand our footprint in cities and towns that boast an active sports community, whether it’s as a fan or a dedicated participant,” Waters says. “Our formula of offering leading sporting goods brands and a consumer-friendly shopping experience has helped fuel this growth.”