Micro Center is officially entering Austin—its first-ever location in the region—bringing a major boost to the city’s growing tech corridor. Scheduled to open in mid-to-late 2026 at 12707 N Mopac Expy, this 35,000+ sq. ft. store marks a significant expansion moment for both the retailer and the Austin tech community.
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You can track the rollout and store details on the official Micro Center Austin store hub.
Opening timelines for large-format tech stores can slip based on permitting and construction. Always double-check the official Austin store hub for the latest dates before committing to a long drive or planning a group build day.
What locals can expect: a massive in‑store inventory of 20,000–25,000 products, same‑day repair services, DIY workstations, and the retailer’s signature 18‑minute in‑store pickup, all outlined in more detail on Micro Center’s main site.
Build your cart online first and use 18‑minute in‑store pickup for must-have components. Then use the visit to browse extras and compare displays in person instead of stressing over stock levels.
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• The location directly serves the booming North Austin / Tech Ridge cluster—creating a complementary hub alongside new openings like the Element Austin at Tech Ridge hotel.
• Expect phased opening: quiet opening, Preview Days with exclusive deals, and then the official Grand Opening, with updates already teased through the Micro Center “Coming to Austin” announcement and national homepage.
• This store will pull regional shoppers from Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and Georgetown—expect early crowd surges and check out our broader guide to Austin December 2025 mobility & money hacks if you’re planning a full day in the city.
• For PC builders, this will be the only place in the region offering immediate component swaps without shipping delays—especially appealing if you already plan builds with tools like PCPartPicker or follow the r/buildapc community wiki.
Watch for details on Preview Days in Micro Center’s emails and site banners—this is when you’re most likely to see limited-quantity doorbusters on GPUs, CPUs, and monitors, plus bundle deals that never hit the regular weekly ads.
Opening weeks will likely be slammed, especially on weekends and holidays. Budget extra time for Mopac traffic and parking, and consider arriving right at opening or later in the evening if you’re driving in from Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, or Georgetown.
If you’re making a bigger outing around opening week, you can also see how other major downtown shifts are affecting seasonal traffic patterns in our guide to navigating the Austin Convention Center construction, or pair your tech run with time at local arts and retail events like the Blue Genie Art Bazaar 2025.
