Academy Sports + Outdoors Unveils 50% Off Youth Gear Promotion, MLB-Inspired Sunglasses
Academy Sports + Outdoors launched its annual Grand Slam deal from March 2–15, offering up to 50% off youth baseball, softball and T-ball gear from Rawlings, Easton, Marucci and Wilson. It introduced four-frame 100% Sunglasses inspired by MLB talent and donated $3,000 each in Kentucky and South Carolina communities.
1. Promotion Details
Academy launched its annual Grand Slam deal from March 2 through March 15, offering up to 50% off youth baseball, softball and T-ball equipment. The event features gear from Rawlings, Easton, Marucci, Wilson and Baseball Lifestyle 101, with an expanded assortment available online and in stores.
2. MLB-Inspired Sunglasses
As part of the promotion, Academy introduced a four-frame collection of 100% Sunglasses, available online and at select locations. Featuring multiple colorways, the assortment is inspired by MLB players Michael Harris II, Elly De La Cruz and Juan Soto.
3. Community Donations
The company pledged targeted charitable support, donating $3,000 to local youth via the YMCA of Central Kentucky and $3,000 to a high school softball team in Mullins, South Carolina, facilitated by Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette.
4. Pricing Guarantees and Loyalty Incentives
Academy guarantees to beat competitor prices by 5% and offers an additional 5% off for Academy Credit Card holders, with new cardholders receiving $15 off their first purchase. Members of the myAcademy program gain 10% welcome savings, lower free shipping minimums, personalized offers and birthday rewards.