UA Flagship Store at Baltimore Peninsula Exterior View
12.09.2024

Under Armour Celebrates Grand Opening of New Flagship Store with Kelsey Plum and Nearly 200 Baltimore Student Athletes

Brand officially unveils its first Sports House concept store at community grand opening event

On Saturday, December 7, Under Armour hosted a community celebration by athletes, for athletes to mark the official grand opening of its UA Flagship Brand House at Baltimore Peninsula.

 

The new 24,000 square-foot store is situated on the campus of the brand’s new Global Headquarters, bringing UA’s retail presence physically closer to its athletes, product, and innovation teams – the homebase where UA teammates work to shape the future of sports, push boundaries, and inspire the next generation of athletes.

 

The new Brand House marks a significant milestone in Under Armour’s journey to becoming the world’s best athletic performance brand. Offering an immersive experience inspired by Under Armour’s Sports House pillars of Sports, Athletes, Passion, and Innovation – the store’s design brings to life the intersection of the gyms, stadiums, and locker rooms athletes live in, and the spaces in which performance innovations are made.

UA Flagship Store Footwear Wall
UA Flagship Store Wall Display
UA Flagship Store Runway

"At Under Armour, we don’t just sell products, we create elevated experiences that inspire, connect, and drive sports forward.

The first to embody our “Sports House” retail concept, this new flagship store will serve as a beacon for future brand houses and reflects Under Armour’s ambition to put the athlete and consumer at the center of everything we do. As we officially open the doors to Our House, we look forward to driving greater clarity and a deeper connection with our audiences through integrated storytelling, design, and performance-innovation across categories.”

Kara Trent

President, Americas, Under Armour

Two entrances to the store transport shoppers into an immersive experience that prominently feature signature franchises Under Armour is known for. The store’s main entrance showcases Under Armour’s innovation heritage, including UA Flow™, UA HeatGear®, and UA Highlight™ – three of the brand’s game-changing technologies. A second tunneled entrance – adjacent to the campus’ stadium, track, and field where local Baltimore City schools will play – emphasizes Under Armour’s deep roots in team sports and features a dedicated area for team sports gear.

 

The store’s design pays homage to UA’s commitment to athletes, prominently showcasing athletes on the brand’s roster. The space features a floor-to-ceiling autograph wall, which will display hundreds of signatures of UA high school, college, and professional athletes who visit the store.

UA Flagship Store Exterior Window View
UA's Flagship Store Locker Room

The new Brand House will serve as the home base for athletes and shoppers to get the latest and greatest from Under Armour first, including limited edition product exclusive to the store. The UA x Devin Allen collection is the store’s first limited edition apparel capsule, now available through December 27. This collection is a collaboration with world-renowned photographer and UA teammate Devin Allen, and a celebration of Baltimore’s culture featuring his iconic photography.

 

To further support athletes, the store offers onsite hemming and alterations, and an interactive youth zone where guests can test their jump power, grip, and hand-eye coordination.


FOR BALTIMORE, FROM BALTIMORE

Opening Celebration

UA basketball star and two-time WNBA Champion Kelsey Plum joined Under Armour’s grand opening celebration alongside hundreds of Baltimore student athletes who are supported by Project Rampart, the brand's longstanding partnership with Baltimore City Schools to elevate the Baltimore student athlete experience and improve academic outcomes through the power of sport.

“Under Armour unapologetically believes in the power of sports to change young people’s lives and propel them forward in life, and we’re committed to supporting student athletes with the resources they need to be successful on and off the field.

It’s only fitting for us to officially commemorate our new flagship store alongside them – the athletes and community members who make our hometown of Baltimore great. Our love for athletes and Baltimore is an integral part of who we are as a brand. We’re excited to continue to share our story as we open the doors of Our House to our community and beyond.”

Flynn Burch

Director, Community Impact, Under Armour

Kelsey Plum with Student Athletes at Store Grad Opening
Student athletes sign flagship store athlete wall
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Following remarks by Kevin Plank, Under Armour Founder & CEO; Kara Trent, President of the Americas, and Plum, Plum led a countdown for the student athletes to run through a tunnel evoking the iconic football tunnels athletes run through just before game time. A nod to the brand’s origin on the football field, they emerged from the storefront, officially kicking off a full day of festivities for the community.

 

Throughout the day, student athletes and guests enjoyed special entertainment underscoring the brand’s connection to athletes and team sports, including a DJ, VIP appearances, giveaways and prizes, and a baselayer customization experience.

UA’s Flagship Store at Baltimore Peninsula

101 Performance Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230

Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-9pm and Sunday from 11am-7pm.

 

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Exterior of UA's Flagship Store at Baltimore Peninsula