GameStop Reportedly Lines Up Possible eBay Takeover Bid

After the report surfaced, shares in both companies rose, with eBay posting the sharper gain.

GameStop could go around eBay’s board

If eBay’s board does not back an offer, GameStop could take the bid directly to shareholders, according to the report.

That route would let GameStop appeal to investors rather than relying on eBay leadership to approve negotiations. It is a more confrontational path, and not exactly the quiet version of corporate courtship.

At the time of writing, neither GameStop nor eBay had publicly commented on the reported plans.

Why eBay would matter for GameStop

A deal for eBay would be GameStop’s most significant attempt yet to move beyond its traditional retail business.

In recent years, the company has tried several ways to broaden its identity, including:

• Launching and later shutting down an NFT marketplace
• Expanding trade-in efforts
• Putting more emphasis on collectibles
• Looking for growth beyond physical video game sales

Buying eBay would put GameStop directly into a much larger resale and marketplace business, one with global reach and a long-established customer base.

For now, the key detail is that there is no agreement. But if GameStop does make a formal offer in late May 2026, it would mark one of the most surprising takeover efforts in retail and e-commerce this year.