Nike's first Jordan Brand "World of Flight" store in the U.S. opened on 1617 Walnut Street in Philly on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts made a surprise appearance at Jordan Brand's new "World of Flight" store in Philadelphia.

Footwear News attended a preview of the store and spoke with Jordan Brand's general manager of North America, Jeremy Bolds.

On Friday morning, Jordan Brand opened its first World of Flight store in the United States, located in Philadelphia. The project has been three years in the making, with the Philadelphia location becoming the store’s sixth international location.

From special appearances from Jalen Hurts and Freeway to DJ Jazzy Jeff, parts of Walnut Street was shut down Friday for the grand opening of Nike’s first Jordan brand store in the country.

Jordan Brand is set to make history in Philadelphia, opening the first U.S. location of its premier retail concept, World of Flight, on October 10th at 10 am.

Jalen Hurts needed a break from the humiliation of losing 17-34 at the organizational catastrophe that was the New York Giants on Thursday, and he got it back in the city where he plays.

Jalen Hurts was seen working the cash register at the grand opening of World of Flight, which opened its first-ever store in Philadelphia.

The first Jordan Brand World of Flight store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning, and customers were lined up overnight, hours ahead of time, to be among the first inside. The store is on Walnut Street between 16th and 17th streets.

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