Academy Sports + Outdoors announced that it has opened three new stores in Boardman, OH; Beaufort, SC; and Virginia Beach, VA., and will open eight more stores in fall 2025 in Rome, GA; Cullman, AL; Mishawaka, IN; Lakeland, FL; Columbia, TN; Albany, GA; Palestine, TX; and Batesville, MS.
To date, Academy has opened eleven new stores in 2025 with plans to open a total of 20 to 25 new locations this fiscal year.
“We’re excited to continue bringing the Academy experience to even more communities across the country this fall,” said Eric Friederich, senior vice president of Retail Operations at Academy Sports + Outdoors. “Each location represents our commitment to helping active families have fun with the best quality products and the top brands at everyday market-leading value, whether they’re gearing up for the game, the outdoors, or the adventures of everyday life.”
2025 Q3 New Store Opening Locations
- Boardman, OH
- Beaufort, SC
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Rome, GA
- Cullman, AL
- Mishawaka, IN
- Lakeland, FL
- Columbia, TN
- Albany, GA
- Palestine, TX
- Batesville, MS
Combined, the 11 new stores opening or recently opened this quarter are expected to bring over 650 total new jobs across Academy’s footprint.
Academy Sports + Outdoors has over 300 stores across 21 states.
Image courtesy Academy Sports + Outdoors
