Darts popularity is growing larger by the year and it makes sense that the darts product for sale would be increasing, including what the large sports equipment chains sell. Sports Direct happens to be one of these large chains that has a large offering of darts equipment either in their retail stores or online.
Aside from Argos, Sports Direct is the other big retail shopping chain that sells sports products in the United Kingdom. While Sports Direct only sells sports products, Argos also has a range of homewares, electronics and outdoor equipment.
While Sports Direct have a large range for football (soccer) products, running and other popular sports, they also have a decent range of darts and darts accessories. Let’s get into a list of Sports Direct darts and Sports Direct darts accessories that they sell either online or in store.
Who is Sports Direct?
Sports Direct was founded in 1982 by Mike Ashley (former Newcastle United owner) under the name Mike Ashley Sports in Maidenhead. Eventually the name was changed to Sports Direct and the company was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2006 and is currently part of the House of Fraser group with over 700 stores across the UK.
Sports Direct have a large range of items in their stores and (obviously) a bigger range via their online store. Unlike their competitor Argos, they only focus on sports equipment but their range of sports gear is larger than the Argos offering.
Their main sports equipment retail opposition is Argos who have a large footprint across the UK. Both Sports Direct and Argos have a comprehensive range of darts and darts accessories for a retail store chain.
Sports Direct Darts Stores
As one of the biggest sports retail chains in the UK there are many Sports Direct stores to purchase your darts and darts equipment from. Some of the larger and popular Sports Direct locations include:
Sports Direct Manchester Darts
There are several Sports Direct Manchester stores located at Arndale Centre, Fort Shopping Park and High Street. They mainly have a Unicorn darts range however there are some Harrows and Winmau products.
Sports Direct Liverpool Darts
The Liverpool Sports Direct store is located on South John Street in the Liverpool One shopping complex. Again with the Manchester store, if you prefer Unicorn darts and darts accessories then you are in luck as the Liverpool store stocks mainly Unicorn products.
There are some Harrows and Winmau products, however Unicorn is the main game in town with Sports Direct. A large darts equipment range (Unicorn) is available in the Sports Direct Liverpool store with accessories such as a dartboard stand and dart mat also available.
Sports Direct Birmingham Darts
There are several Sports Direct Birmingham stores. These are located at Fort Park, New Street and in the Battery Retail Park.The Sports Direct Birmingham darts equipment on sale is mainly Unicorn products however they are suitable for any darts player with several other darts accessories including popular Unicorn sponsored professional darts player t shirts and darts mats.
Sports Direct Newcastle Darts
Sports Direct Newcastle has several Newcastle locations including Northumberland St, at the Newcastle Shopping Park and also at Gateshead offering a decent range of Unicorn darts and darts accessories. As with other Sports Direct stores, it’s mainly Unicorn products with some Winmau and Harrows darts.
Sports Direct Bolton Darts
Unlike Argos, Sports Direct Bolton has several stores. The stores are packed with Unicorn products and a sprinkling of Harrows and Winmau darts gear. The Sports Direct Bolton stores are located at Victoria Square and on The Linkway (near Bolton Stadium) at the Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park.
Sports Direct Darts
Given their top spot in the retail sports store food chain, the Sports Direct darts offering is decent (providing you like Unicorn products). The Sports Direct darts offering on its online store is slightly more substantial than the Sports Direct darts retail store ranger however there are ample products to stock up your darts and darts accessories at a Sports Direct store.
As mentioned previously, the main Sports Direct darts brand for sale is Unicorn however there are small darts offerings for Winmau and Harrows darts. The Unicorn darts range on offer by Sports Direct is substantial and suitable for all darts players.
Sports Direct Dartboards
Sports Direct dartboards is another popular darts item that is sold at a decent price when compared to other darts stores. The only Sports Direct dartboard brand for sale is Unicorn which is surprising given most other retailers also offer Winmau dartboards.
Even the smaller Sports Direct stores do have a basic offering of Unicorn dartboards however if you want access to the full range of Sports Direct dartboards then visit their online store to view this.
If you are looking for a dartboard stand, Sports Direct doesn’t offer this product for sale and you’ll have to visit a special darts retail or online store to purchase this.
Sports Direct Darts Accessories
Aside from darts and dartboards, Sports Direct also offers a very small range of dartboard accessories such as darts flights, darts stems, dart mats, and dartboard cabinets. Again this is nearly all Unicorn products however they are of top quality and if usually at a competitive price.
For a more detailed range of darts accessories such as the Unicorn Solar Flare dartboard light again it’s best to visit a specialized darts store and speak to an experienced darts salesperson.
As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, if you live close to a specialist darts retail store and have just begun your darts journey, it’s probably best you speak to an experienced sales person and get some advice from them regarding suitable darts and darts accessories.
The more familiar and confident you are with your game and with the type of darts you prefer you can then visit a store like Sports Direct to pick your preferred darts or darts accessories should they be on sale at a reasonable price.
Given they are the biggest sports retail chain throughout the UK the Sports Direct darts and darts accessories for sale are of a good level and range, providing you like using Unicorn darts equipment. Keep an eye out for any sales or bargains and you could get yourself a nice set of Sports Direct darts at a great price.