Academy Sports + Outdoors Hits It Out of the Park with Grand Slam Deals on Top Youth Baseball, Softball Brands
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) launched its annual Grand Slam promotion March 2–March 15, 2026, offering limited-time savings up to 50% off on youth baseball, softball and T-ball gear.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) launched its annual Grand Slam promotion March 2–March 15, 2026, offering limited-time savings up to 50% off on youth baseball, softball and T-ball gear.
The event features top brands, a new 100% Sunglasses assortment inspired by MLB talent, community donations totaling $6,000, and card/rewards incentives for additional savings.
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News Market Reaction – ASO
On Mar 4, the day this news came out, ASO closed 1.77% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Mar 4 session.
Key Figures
- Promotion discount
- up to 50 percent off
- Limited-time Grand Slam youth sports gear event
- Sunglasses frames
- 4 frames
- Launch of 100% Sunglasses assortment in select channels
- YMCA donation
- $3,000
- Support for local kids via YMCA of Central Kentucky
- High school softball donation
- $3,000
- Support for a local high school softball team in Mullins, SC
- Price match guarantee
- 5%
- Academy beats competitor prices by 5%
- Credit card discount
- 5%
- Incremental savings on all purchases with Academy Credit Card
- New cardholder bonus
- $15 off
- Discount on first purchase after Academy Credit Card approval
- Rewards welcome offer
- 10%
- myAcademy rewards program welcome discount
Historical Context
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Holiday community giving with gift cards and events across footprint.
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Repeat report of holiday giving, sizeable support for local families.
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Q3 FY2025 results with sales and EPS growth and updated guidance.
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Quarterly cash dividend announcement for shareholders of record.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
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Company offers limited-time deals up to 50 percent off gear ahead of youth spring sports season
Academy's Grand Slam promotion is a game changer for youth athletes and families looking for a convenient way to shop the season's best gear, from gloves and bats to apparel and training essentials. Customers will have access to an expanded assortment of the best gear from top brands at undefeatable prices, including: Rawlings, Easton, Marucci, Wilson, Baseball Lifestyle 101 and more.
"As we swing into spring sports, we're committed to helping every youth athlete have access to the best gear they need to play with confidence, without breaking the bank," said Academy Sports + Outdoors Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer Matt McCabe. "Academy's Grand Slam deals are all about making the game more accessible, more value-friendly and more fun. Whether your little leaguer is picking up a T‑ball bat for the first time or gearing up for competitive play, Academy is here to support every step of the way."
Building on Academy Sports + Outdoors' mission to deliver exceptional gear for every athlete, the company is launching
As part of Academy's ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities it serves and empowering youth athletes with the right gear to elevate their game, the 2026 Grand Slam event was marked by meaningful donations and charitable initiatives in local communities throughout its footprint. Academy partnered with the YMCA of
Every Academy store is a fun destination where athletes and their families can find jerseys, uniforms, cleats, bats, gloves, mitts, helmets, backpacks, and more from top national brands at an everyday value, no matter where they are on the diamond. Academy also offers free services such as product delivery for oversized items to conveniently elevate your training game whether sluggers are in the market for home hitting systems, pitching machines, and more.
At Academy, you can always know you're getting the best deal every time and every day. Academy guarantees the best value by beating competitor prices by
Customers are invited to sign-up for Academy's rewards program, myAcademy, which includes a
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Academy's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements may incorporate words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "forward," "ahead," "opportunities," "plans," "priorities," "goals," "future," "short/long term," "will," "should," or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond Academy's control. These and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Academy's filings with the
Media Contact: Brooke Fendley, Sr. Public Relations Specialist, publicrelations@academy.com
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