Key Takeaways
- Main Event will open its first New York location at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park in early 2026
- The venue will offer experiences such as bowling, laser tag, arcade, billiards, and gravity-rope courses, along with food and drink options
- The Main Event chain belongs to Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., which has continued to open new locations despite a net loss of $42.1 million in the third quarter of this year
- The Tanger Outlets in Deer Park is undergoing a larger shake-up, with new store openings and relocations, including a new Nike store with an elevated, digitally enhanced shopping experience
- The shopping center has a higher retail space availability rate than other outlets in the area, but is still performing strongly according to commercial real estate data and analytics company CoStar
Introduction to Main Event
The Tanger Outlets in Deer Park is set to welcome a new entertainment venue in early 2026. Main Event, a chain owned by Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., will take over a 46,189-square-foot storefront next to Saks Off 5th and Regal Cinemas. This new location will offer a wide range of experiences, including bowling, laser tag, arcade, billiards, and gravity-rope courses, as well as food and drink options. According to Lisa Samperisi, marketing manager at Tanger Deer Park, Main Event will provide guests with a dynamic new place to play, dine, and connect, strengthening the shopping center’s appeal as a go-to destination for both shopping and entertainment.
Background on Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. is the parent company of both the Dave & Buster’s arcade and restaurant chain and the Main Event chain. Despite facing a net loss of $42.1 million in the third quarter of this year and a 1.1% drop in revenue compared to the same period last year, the company has continued to open new locations across the country. This expansion is a testament to the company’s commitment to growth and its confidence in the appeal of its entertainment venues. The Dave & Buster’s chain has locations in Islandia and Westbury, and the addition of Main Event in Deer Park will further solidify the company’s presence in the area.
Changes at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park
The arrival of Main Event is just one part of a larger shake-up at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park. The shopping center has seen several new store openings in recent months, including Canada Weather Gear and Toys"R"Us. Additionally, the Nike store at Deer Park will relocate into a larger storefront near Polo Ralph Lauren, Ugg, and Karl Lagerfeld, offering an elevated, digitally enhanced shopping experience. Other brands that have joined the more than 100 stores at the outlets this year include Birkenstock, Marc Jacobs, and Pandora. These changes demonstrate the shopping center’s commitment to providing a diverse and exciting range of shopping and entertainment options for its visitors.
Retail Space Availability at the Tanger Outlets
According to data from CoStar, a commercial real estate data and analytics company, the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park has a higher retail space availability rate than other outlets in the area. The shopping center has a retail space availability rate of 4.4%, compared to 2.2% and 0.3% at the outlets in Bellport and Riverhead, respectively. However, this rate is still lower than the 5% rate for the overall retail market on Long Island, indicating that the shopping center is performing strongly. In fact, there is currently only one space available at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, a more than 30,000-square-foot space vacated by New York Sports Club. This limited availability suggests that the shopping center is in high demand and is well-positioned for continued success.
Conclusion and Future Outlook
The arrival of Main Event at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park is an exciting development for the shopping center and the surrounding community. With its unique blend of entertainment and dining options, Main Event is sure to become a popular destination for visitors of all ages. As the shopping center continues to evolve and grow, it is likely that we will see even more new and exciting developments in the future. With its strong performance and limited retail space availability, the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park is well-positioned for continued success and growth in the years to come.