A leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer whose mission is to provide “Fun for All”, will continue its new store expansion by opening its first two locations in Greater Indianapolis this fall with stores in Westfield-Carmel and Avon.
The approximately 75,000sq ft Westfield-Carmel store will be Academy’s fifth in Indiana, while the approximately 60,000sq ft Avon store will be Academy’s sixth in the state. Academy opened a new location in Lafayette, Indianapolis earlier this year and 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.
To help kickstart the fun in Indianapolis, Academy has signed a multi-year deal to serve as a Proud Partner of the Indianapolis Colts. With the partnership, Academy and the Colts will collaborate on fun community events, social media, digital content, and more to enhance both the fan and customer experience.
“The Indianapolis Colts are very excited to welcome Academy Sports + Outdoors to Indianapolis and help introduce them to our community,” said Roger VanDerSnick, Indianapolis Colts’ Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. “This new partnership will support our mission of entertaining, inspiring, and uniting our fans with a brand that brings fun experiences both on and off the field.”
