United States securities and exchange commission logo December 29, 2022 Michael Mullican Chief Financial Officer Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. 1800 North Mason Road Katy, TX 77449 Re: Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 2022 Filed March 29, 2022 File No. 001-39589 Dear Michael Mullican: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services