Have a question about shipping? Read below to learn about how we ship orders and the different options you have.
Free Shipping
We offer free standard shipping on orders and items that meet certain conditions:
- When cardholders use their Academy Credit Card to place orders on Academy.com, we offer free shipping on eligible orders over $15.
- When customers are signed in to an Academy.com account, we offer free shipping on eligible orders over $25.
- When customers are NOT signed in to an Academy.com account, we offer free shipping on eligible orders over $50.
Some exclusions apply. Learn more about our free shipping policies and conditions.
Free shipping for cardholders: Limited to Standard Shipping. Cannot be combined with the Academy Sports + Outdoors employee discount. Bulk and select items may be excluded. See the product page for shipping information. Academy Sports + Outdoors does not ship to Alaska, California, or Hawaii. A minimum pre-tax purchase of $15.00 is required to receive a discount.
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Standard Shipping (3-5 Business Days)
- We ship most items to the contiguous states of the United States, (excluding California) via Standard Ground service.
- Most orders arrive within 3-5 business days. Business days include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — excluding United States federal holidays.
- We offer same-day order processing. To qualify, you must place yours before 2:00 pm CST (Central Standard Time) Monday to Friday (excluding U.S. federal holidays).
Express Shipping (2 Business Days)
- We ship most items to the contiguous states of the United States (excluding California) via 2-Day Express service.
- Expedited shipping may not be available to all zip codes.
- You can expect your order to arrive within two business days. Business days include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — excluding United States federal holidays.
- Orders placed Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays) before 2:00 PM CT will be received the next business day.
- Any orders placed on the weekends, holidays, or weekdays after 2:00 PM CST (Central Standard Time) will be received within two business days.
Shipping to P.O. Boxes (3-10 Business Days)
- We ship most items to the contiguous states of the United States (excluding California). Most orders arrive within 3-10 business days. Business days include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — excluding United States federal holidays.
- Items addressed to a P.O. Box may be shipped via US Postal Service/Smart Post. Some restrictions may apply.
Note: Some items are too big to ship to a P.O. Box and must be shipped to a street address. Items over 70 lbs. or flammable cannot be shipped via US Postal Service at this time
Military APO/FPO Addresses (4-6 Weeks)
We ship most items to Military post offices — like an Army Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) — addresses via US Postal Service, but some restrictions do apply. Business days include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — excluding United States federal holidays.
Note: Due to US Postal Service restrictions, some items cannot be shipped to these Military addresses. Items that are over 70 lbs. or flammable cannot be shipped via US Postal Service at this time.
Scheduled Delivery for Heavy or Bulky Items (7-14 Business Days)
Academy offers scheduled delivery shipping via a freight trucking company for certain heavy or bulky items that cannot be shipped via parcel carrier (e.g. UPS, FedEx, or USPS). During the checkout process, we automatically select which products require this option. After entering your shipping information, we verify if special delivery services are available in your area.
Most ‘Oversized Items’ leave our distribution center within one full business day. You can expect your order to arrive within 7-14 business days. Business days include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — excluding United States federal holidays.
If your order qualifies, you can choose from one of the following options:
- Basic Delivery - The carrier will deliver to your door with no appointment or signature required.
- Scheduled Delivery - The carrier will contact you to schedule your delivery within the main entrance of your home.
- Room of Choice - The carrier will contact you to schedule your delivery to your room of choice.
Note: Orders ship via Academy's Bulk Carrier Service. Additionally, bulk orders are not eligible for P.O. Box or APO/FPO/DPO delivery.
Gift cards (3-5 Business Days)
- We ship gift cards to the contiguous states of the United States (excluding California) via Standard Ground service.
- Your order usually arrives within 3-5 business days. Business days include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — excluding United States federal holidays.
- You must place the order before 2:00 pm CST (Central Standard Time) Monday to Friday (excluding federal holidays within the United States) in order for us to process your order the same day.
Shipping Restrictions/Limitations
Academy ships to the contiguous states of the United States (excluding California):
- We currently do not ship to Alaska, California, Hawaii, or U.S. territories (such as Puerto Rico).
- We do not offer shipping outside of the United States.
How is Shipping Calculated?
A few factors determine the shipping cost for all orders placed on Academy.com:
- Shipping address
- Weight and size of the item
- Method of shipment
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