Academy Sports & Outdoors Expansion Plans Move Forward

Academy Sports + Outdoors is expanding its presence in Indiana with the opening of a new location in Lafayette.

The approximately 60,000-square-foot store at 100 S. Creasy Lane will offer a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise. Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, April 21, through Sunday, April 23. Throughout the weekend, customers will find exclusive deals and giveaways, and take advantage of great prices.

"Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to provide the Lafayette community with a destination that makes pursuing their sports and outdoors passions easy and affordable," said Sam Johnson, Academy's executive vice president of Retail Operations. "Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast gearing up for a hunting trip, a family looking to grill in the backyard, or a Boilermaker fan getting ready for the spring game this weekend, our great value and services encourage customers to get active."

Customers can expect to find the best assortment of athletic and casual shoes, sports and outdoors equipment, and clothing from national brands. Additionally, Academy also offers everyday value and quality through its exclusive, private label brands such as Magellan Outdoors, Freely, R.O.W., BCG, H2OX, Mosaic, and O'Rageous, which cover outdoor apparel and equipment, women's and men's apparel, workout attire, fishing equipment, and water gear, respectively.

This Lafayette store is the first Academy has opened in 2023. The retailer plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 to 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.