Ikea 1 — The Huntsville IKEA store will open Feb. 25. (Ben Johnson / The Bama Buzz)

The wait is over, Huntsville. Alabama’s first IKEA store will officially open in just a matter of days. The company announced today that a grand opening event is taking place Feb. 25 at the new IKEA location at University Place Shopping Center.

📍6125 University Place Dr.
🗓️ Regular store hours: Monday-Sunday, 11AM-7PM

Here’s what to know about opening day:

The celebration begins at 8AM, and customers can begin lining up at 7AM. The first 100 children will receive soft toys, and early visitors can enjoy exciting giveaways including IKEA products and gift cards while supplies last.

“We’re thrilled to open IKEA Huntsville and join the vibrant community in North Alabama. Whether you’re furnishing your very first place, refreshing a room or popping in for your favorite Swedish bites, we can’t wait to welcome you to IKEA Huntsville.”

Brad Ellis, IKEA Huntsville store manager

The Huntsville store includes:

A 46,000 square-foot space designed to inspire, featuring fully furnished room settings that showcase “local living” solutions tailored to Huntsville residents
5,000 products on display, with a curated selection of 2,000+ items available for immediate takeaway—including accessories and more than 75 small furniture pieces
A central planning area offering one-on-one design consultations for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, small spaces and more
An As-is Department featuring gently used and discontinued items to support more sustainable home furnishing choices
A full Swedish food experience, including hot and cold IKEA favorites

“As we expand our presence in the U.S., we’re excited to introduce the IKEA experience to North Alabama, marking our very first location in the state. IKEA Huntsville reflects our dedication to serving customers where they are and providing innovative, affordable solutions that make everyday life better.”

Rob Olson, interim CEO of IKEA U.S