For over 35 years, Nike’s Beaverton site, a symbol of innovation and inspiration for athletes across the globe, has been known as the Nike World Headquarters. Now, the 400-acre site has been renamed after Nike’s visionary Philip H. Knight, who co-founded the company as its first employee, shaping the hometown campus into an international symbol of sport.
President and CEO Elliot Hill announced the rename in an all-staff email marking his first anniversary in the role. The name change marks a milestone moment for Nike, reflecting not only its gratitude for its co-founder but also a reaffirmation of the entrepreneurial spirit that defines the brand.
“This is more than just a name change,” stated Elliot Hill “, It’s a tribute to the man whose vision created a global movement. And it’s a reminder – to every one of us who will walk these paths and run these fields – of what can happen when belief meets action.”
The newly renamed Philip H. Knight Campus is designed to embody exactly that ethos. Knight’s original vision for the headquarters was inspired by the communal energy of university campuses, blending architecture, athletics, and nature. The campus features open green spaces, walking trails, and shared buildings to ignite creativity and collaboration.
Since its dedication in 1990, expansions of the Beaverton campus celebrate Nike icons such as Ken Griffey Jr, Mia Hamm, Jerry Rice and Pete Sampras. Now the site encompasses more than 40 buildings such as the Lebron James innovation centre, home to the Nike Sport Research Lab, and the Serena Williams Building, home to Nike’s largest investment in design and creativity.
Today, the newly named Philip H. Knight campus is more than just a corporate headquarters; it’s a living expression of the company’s roots and growth mindset, with Nike planning to formally celebrate the new name with an event in spring 2026.
