5 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Sporting goods stores in Johannesburg cluster hard around a handful of established strips, Fordsburg alone accounts for two of the businesses on this list, rather than spreading evenly across the city. Between them these stores have logged over 1,600 Google reviews, and every one sits at 4.2 stars or higher.

Short answer: GZ Sports posts the highest rating at 4.9 stars from 96 reviews, closely followed by MAOUA Sports and School Wear at 4.8 and 283 reviews. Rashid Cassim Sports carries the deepest track record on the page at 4.5 stars across 1,019 reviews, the safest bet for broad stock and fast delivery.

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Sporting goods stores in Johannesburg, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Rashid Cassim Sports	4.5 ★	1,019	Widest range and fastest delivery	View ›
2	MAOUA SPORTS & SCHOOL WEAR	4.8 ★	283	School and team sportswear	View ›
3	GZ Sports	4.9 ★	96	Cricket gear	View ›
4	adidas Outlet Store Johannesburg, Fox Street	4.5 ★	113	Branded footwear and apparel	View ›
5	Sportsmans Warehouse Rosebank	4.2 ★	124	Broad multi-brand sportswear	View ›

5 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Johannesburg (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rashid Cassim Sports

4.51,019 Google reviews

Rashid Cassim Sports in Fordsburg is a sporting goods and sportswear store carrying football boots, replica kits, gym apparel, running shoes and gear across basketball, rugby, tennis and more, alongside a range of major brands like adidas, Nike, ASICS and New Balance. It combines an in-store presence with online ordering and delivery.

What people praise

Delivery speed repeatedly praised, with orders arriving within days
Wide range across multiple sports and brands
Staff described as professional and helpful

Worth knowing

One customer reported a slow resolution on a product defect complaint

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,019 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown68% 5-star

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Our take: By far the most-reviewed store on this page, and a 4.5 rating across that volume makes it the safe first stop for general sporting goods.

Website +27118387884 Directions

33 Central Rd, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

MAOUA SPORTS & SCHOOL WEAR

4.8283 Google reviews

MAOUA Sports and School Wear in Fordsburg specialises in sports and school uniform apparel, custom team kits and equipment across a wide range of sports, alongside trophies and sports accessories wholesale. It positions itself as a one-stop shop for training through match day, including school-specific gear.

What people praise

Quality of materials praised consistently across reviews
Customer service described as personal and welcoming
Strong reputation specifically for school wear and team kits

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume283 · 91st

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.8 rating and nearly 300 reviews make this the standout choice for parents or teams needing custom or school-specific gear rather than one-off retail purchases.

Website +27100126418 Directions

22 High St, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2033

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

GZ Sports

4.996 Google reviews

GZ Sports in Booysens is a cricket shop specialising in cricket equipment, with a strong focus on fast, reliable shipping. It operates primarily as an online and delivery-first retailer within a specific sporting niche.

What people praise

Delivery consistently described as same-day or next-day
High product quality praised across multiple reviews
After-hours responsiveness noted by more than one customer

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume96 · 74th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, and its cricket specialisation makes it the clear pick if that's specifically what you're shopping for.

+27786622700 Directions

56 Landsborough St, Booysens, Johannesburg, 2091

#4🕑 Open 7 days

adidas Outlet Store Johannesburg, Fox Street

4.5113 Google reviews

The adidas Outlet Store on Fox Street in Marshalltown sells adidas footwear, apparel and exercise equipment as an official outlet location. It functions as a single-brand retailer rather than a multi-brand sporting goods shop.

What people praise

Staff praised by name for going above expectations
Outlet pricing noted as a draw for adidas shoppers

Worth knowing

Return and exchange policies criticised by more than one customer as inflexible
Product durability questioned in a couple of reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume113 · 79th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.5 rating for a single-brand outlet is solid, but check the return policy before buying if fit is uncertain.

Website +27108244510 Directions

Shop 2, Ground Floor, Indoni House, 120 Fox St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Sportsmans Warehouse Rosebank

4.2124 Google reviews

Sportsmans Warehouse Rosebank in Rosebank Mall is a sporting goods and outdoor store carrying clothing, footwear and equipment across running, hiking, tennis and general sport. It's part of a national chain with dozens of stores, giving it broader stock depth than most independent retailers.

What people praise

Store layout and product grouping praised as easy to navigate
Staff described as convenient and helpful by longtime shoppers

Worth knowing

Branding and customisation pricing criticised by one customer as significantly marked up
Staff helpfulness inconsistent across visits, per multiple reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume124 · 85th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown60% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The lowest rating on this page at 4.2, still solid, but service consistency is the thing to watch for compared with the smaller independents above it.

Website +27113276778 Directions

Shop 305, Rosebank Mall, 50 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

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How we score

Rating is each store’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers have actually rated it, measured against the others on this page. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a smaller store’s high average carries less certainty than a larger one’s. Recency reflects how recently people are still reviewing. No store can pay to change these numbers.

What do sporting goods cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Pricing varies widely by product category, brand and whether an item is custom branded, and none of the stores here publish a single rate card we can cite with confidence, so check current pricing directly.

Serving all of Johannesburg

This list spans Fordsburg, Booysens, Marshalltown and Rosebank, so a sporting goods store near me covers both the CBD and the northern suburbs.

What to ask before you buy

Is the item in stock in my size, or does it need to be ordered in?
What’s the return and exchange policy on footwear?
Is custom team branding or embroidery available, and at what cost?
Does the store offer delivery, and how fast?
Are there current promotions or bulk discounts for team orders?
Is the store an authorised outlet for the brand, or does it stock multiple brands?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these sporting goods stores?

We compared sporting goods and sportswear stores across Johannesburg on their real Google rating, review volume, and how recently people have reviewed them, then ranked the strongest overall performers.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which store is best for school or team uniforms?

MAOUA Sports and School Wear specialises in school and team apparel, including custom kits, and carries the strongest reputation for that niche on this page.

Which store has the widest general product range?

Rashid Cassim Sports and Sportsmans Warehouse Rosebank both carry broad multi-sport, multi-brand stock, unlike the more specialised stores on this page.

The bottom line

Rashid Cassim Sports is the safest default given its scale and delivery speed, but for a specific need like school kits or cricket gear, MAOUA and GZ Sports both outrank it on rating and are worth the extra trip.

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