Academy Sports + Outdoors is pleased to announce the addition of 11 new stores to our footprint in Q3 of 2025: Boardman, OH; Beaufort, SC; Virginia Beach, VA; Rome, GA; Cullman, AL; Mishawaka, IN; Lakeland, FL; Columbia, TN; Albany, GA; Palestine, TX; and Batesville, MS. These communities, as well as our dedicated Team Members who support them, are a big part of the Academy Sports + Outdoors growth story – bringing a broad assortment of quality sporting goods and outdoor gear to more families across the country. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gKnqcMus #Retail #StoreOpening #BusinessGrowth #RetailNews #HaveFunOutThere #FunCantLose
About us
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of 301 stores across 21 states as of March 7, 2025. Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Katy, Texas
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1938
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1800 N Mason Rd
Katy, Texas 77449, US
Employees at Academy Sports + Outdoors
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We’re on a mission to build the best team in retail—and you could be part of it! 🤝 Take the next step in your career with us: careers.academy.com #Hiring #JobOpportunities #Retail #FunCantLose
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Welcome, Executive Training Class of Fall 2025! 👋 Eighteen trainees are diving into an immersive 14-week journey designed to accelerate their growth in merchandising, leadership, and career development within the retail industry. Throughout the program, they’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and build the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic retail environment. 🛍️ We can’t wait to see them grow! Jenna Heuer Caden Denny Anna Zaika Alexander Erickson Eric Stelmar Isaias Lopez Drake Nechero Giancarlo Vergara Aubrey Hedberg Marisa Marinchak Mallory Hamilton Annalise Villegas Sydney Francisco Kylie Galvan Brooke Deller Sophia Mahmood Katie Hicks Lauren Lockard
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Academy Sports + Outdoors is growing in Ohio! 🎉We celebrated the grand opening of our third Ohio location in Boardman with exclusive deals, exciting giveaways, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a meaningful donation to local youth. In partnership with Boardman Township Park, Academy took 20 local kids on a $5,000 shopping spree for back-to-school essentials, helping them gear up and start the new school year with confidence and style. 👏 A huge shoutout to our incredible Team Members who made this celebration possible. Thank you for your time, support, and commitment to helping even more customers have fun out there! 📍 1280 Doral Drive, Boardman, OH 44514 #NewStores #Growth #Retail #FunCantLose #HaveFunOutThere #BoardmanOhio #GrandOpening
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📣 Some things just go better together. Burgers and fries. Friday nights and football. And now, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Whataburger! We’re bringing the heat to tailgate season with a limited time drop for the entire family.💙🧡 Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/g2hM2t6T #FunCantLose #HaveFunOutThere #Whataburger
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The NE Florida Flag Football team kicked off the school year in style with the ultimate back-to-school shopping spree joined by Jacksonville Jaguars legends, fullback Greg Jones and running back Jordan Todman! Academy partnered with the Jaguars Foundation to surprise the team with $5,000 to shop for the new school year and gear up for fall sports. 🏫🏈 With a winning start to the season, the team was able to enjoy tax-free savings on essential back-to-school items during Florida’s tax-free holiday all month long! 🏷️ #FunCantLose #HaveFunOutThere #Community #YouthSports #GivingBack
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Cheers to 25 years! 🎉 We’re celebrating dozens of Team Members who have reached an outstanding milestone—25 years of service with Academy! This year’s class of honorees traveled to our Katy, TX, headquarters to be inducted into Academy’s Quarter Century Club. Personalized awards and lapel pins were presented to each honoree during a ceremony with our CEO and President, accompanied by heartfelt messages from their colleagues and leaders, recognizing their dedication and positive impact. After the ceremony concluded, the fun continued with tickets to see our hometown Houston Astros! ⚾️ Congratulations to all of our Quarter Century Club honorees. 💙 #Anniversary #Milestone #Recognition #FunCantLose #HaveFunOutThere
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Good things come in threes! 🏀🎾🥎 Academy Sports + Outdoors teamed up with the just keep livin Foundation’ Foundation to host three back-to-school giveback events across Texas and donate $15,000 worth of brand-new gear. Through the partnership, 60 high school students across Dallas, Austin and Houston were each surprised with a $200 Academy gift card. They stocked up on back-to-school essentials for the field and the classroom to kick off an epic school year. We are proud to continuously partner with the JKL Foundation to help empower students to make positive life choices and have more fun out there! 💙 #FunCantLose #HaveFunOutThere #BackToSchool #Community
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Our 2025 Summer Interns brought the fun! 🥳 Whether they were brainstorming big ideas, collaborating cross-functionally, or spending an afternoon go-karting, they made this summer unforgettable. Their contributions set the bar high, and we’re excited to see how they’ll continue to shape the future. Keep chasing bold ideas and having fun out there. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 👏 Taylor White, Victoria Haynes, Ehren Paz, Ryan Francis, Isaias Lopez, Elizabeth Johnson, Luke Andersson, Ellie Eschweiler, Caden Denny, Sophia Mahmood, Eric Stelmar, Kendall McGalin, Brandon Sogocio, Aubrey Hedberg, Kelly Mauldin, Andrew Wong, Christina Ho, Syed Ahsan, Ana Karen Garcia, Lucia Alba Oñate #Internship #FutureLeaders #Retail #FunCantLose #HaveFunOutThere
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School is almost back in session! 📚🎒 Janett Wagner, Store Director at Academy Sports + Outdoors’ I-10 and Bunker Hill location in Houston, joined Idolina (Ido) Peralez on KIAH-TV's H-TOWN LIVE to talk about how Academy is helping families gear up for the new school year and sports season – just in time for Texas’ Tax-Free Weekend. Wasn’t able to tune in? Here’s what you missed! · Extensive back-to-school assortment featuring top brands like Nike, Jordan Brand, and Magellan Outdoors · Budget-friendly shopping with great value, savings, and flexible pay-later options · 10% off teacher discount (available through Aug. 31) Whether it’s backpacks, apparel, sneakers, or sports gear, Academy is your one-stop shop for back-to-school and back-to-sport – without breaking the budget. Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/gmiKcTAG #BackToSchool #TexasTaxFreeWeekend #Retail #FunCantLose #HaveFunOutThere