KATY, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026 -- Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, marked National Girls and Women in Sports Day by recognizing the commitment and achievements of young female athletes across communities. In partnership with local and national organizations, the company highlighted emerging talent and its support for accessibility to sports and outdoor gear and activities.

As part of the celebration, Academy donated over $10,000 to more than 75 young female athletes, providing brand-new gear, including apparel, footwear, and other essentials that help them continue pursuing excellence in their respective sports. These events would not have been possible without meaningful partnerships with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Ariel Collins Foundation, Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation, and Zanesville City Schools Athletics.

In addition to donations across Academy’s footprint, the company partnered with wide receiver Tank Dell to shop alongside 20 Houston-area female athletes and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston to create an unforgettable experience and gear up for their upcoming season with all new apparel, gear, cleats, and more.

Academy Sports + Outdoors remains committed to supporting female athletes and advancing opportunities for the next generation.

To learn more about Academy Sports + Outdoors, visit https://www.academy.com.

About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.

Media Contact: Kelley Jones, Sr. Public Relations Specialist, kelley.jones@academy.com