# Decathlon retail expansion in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/decathlon-retail-expansion-in-europe > Updated: 2026-08-26T10:54:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Decathlon is expanding its retail presence through new store openings in Germany and Luxembourg. In Oberhausen, Germany, the retailer is constructing a flagship store at the Centro shopping center on a former steelworks site. Scheduled to open in mid-October 2026, the facility will include a 4,000-square-meter sales area, a 500-square-meter outdoor testing area, and a green facade with an integrated irrigation system. Additionally, Decathlon is opening its first store in northern Luxembourg at the Massen Shopping Center in Weiswampach on September 26. Located near the Belgian and German borders, the 1,050-square-meter site aims to serve the Luxembourgish Ardennes and surrounding regions. Regional director Nicolas Deltenre noted that the new site fills a “clear white spot on the map” for local residents and tourists. The store will focus on outdoor activities, offer a bicycle workshop, and employ staff capable of assisting customers in French, German, and English. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Decathlon to open first northern Luxembourg store in Weiswampach Decathlon will open its first northern Luxembourg store in Weiswampach on September 26, targeting tourists and residents in the Ardennes region with a focus on outdoor sports. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/decathlon-to-open-first-northern-luxembourg-store-in-weiswampach ### 2026-08-19: Decathlon to open flagship store at Centro Oberhausen Decathlon is building a new flagship store at the Centro in Oberhausen, Germany, featuring 4,000 square meters of retail space and product testing areas, with an expected opening in October 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/decathlon-to-open-flagship-store-at-centro-oberhausen --- Cite as: Decathlon retail expansion in Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/decathlon-retail-expansion-in-europe