IKEA on Monday announced plans to open a new store in Huntsville in early 2026, its the first full-size store in Alabama. It will be located at the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Dr. in Huntsville.

The big picture: Small format or not, Huntsville's IKEA will still offer its beloved meatballs and hot dogs (and their veggie/vegan counterparts), as well as cinnamon buns and more, both in-store and to take home.

Swedish retail giant IKEA is opening its first AL store. See where it's located, when it will open and what shoppers can expect from the new space