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Academy Sports + Outdoors policies

Sporting goods & outdoor

Sporting goods and outdoor retailer selling athletic apparel, footwear, sports equipment, hunting, fishing and camping gear and backyard products in Academy stores, on Academy.com and in the Academy app.

Academy Sports + Outdoors at a glance

Return & exchange policies

Academy Sports Return Policy: 60 Days, No-Receipt Rules & Final SalesAcademy Sports + Outdoors takes back most unused items within 60 days. Receipt and no-receipt rules, refunds, FedEx returns and final-sale items like firearms.Verified Oct 31, 2026

Price matching & price adjustments

Academy Sports Price Match Policy: Beat by 5%, Retailers & ExclusionsAcademy Sports + Outdoors beats a qualifying competitor's lower price by 5%. Which retailers count, proof rules, exclusions and the 14-day price adjustment.Verified Oct 31, 2026

Military, student & senior discounts

Academy Sports Military Discount: 10% Off, Who Qualifies & ExclusionsAcademy Sports + Outdoors gives 10% off to military, veterans and first responders from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 2026. Who qualifies, ID.me rules and exclusions.Verified Oct 31, 2026