Academy Sports + Outdoors

We frequent this location for a few reasons, but our favorite being their door greeter! He never fails to tell you “God Bless You” or something similar when you leave and is the friendliest face when you walk in. Y’all hired a great asset for the face of your business when you found him. Thank you for making our days a little brighter! 💕

I had been putting off buying my son a bicycle for a while. His birthday was in a week, and he was turning five. I knew it was time for him to learn how to ride, but I was a little overwhelmed by all the different choices out there.

I decided to go to Academy Sports to get some help from the experts. I walked into the bike section and was immediately greeted by a friendly employee.

The employee helped me find the perfect bicycle for my son. It was a blue bicycle with training wheels, and it was on sale for less than $100.

I paid for the bicycle and took it home. My son was so excited when he saw it. He couldn't wait to go for a ride.

We took the bicycle to the park that night. My son was a little nervous at first, but he was determined to learn how to ride. With my help, he was able to ride the bicycle on his own within a few minutes.

He was so happy and proud of himself. I was so happy for him. I'm so glad that I went to Academy Sports to buy my son a bicycle. The employees were helpful, and I was able to find the perfect bike for my son at a great price.

But most importantly, my son is having a blast riding his new bicycle. It's been a great way for him to get exercise and have fun. I'm so glad that I decided to buy him a bicycle for his birthday.

We were looking for work shoes for my husband, also got fuzzy socks for me and a dog bed. All great quality and good prices. Here's a hint, look at their website if you're not in a hurry, you might save. The staff and cashier were really professional and friendly, not in your face pushy sales type, but knowledgeable if we wanted information. Store and bathroom were clean, bright and well organized.

I’m glad to have an Academy Sports in my community. I don’t shop there frequently and there is nothing overwhelmingly excellent about the store in Benton, AR. But, at the same time, this store is consistently rock solid good. The door greeter is always in place with a friendly welcome. A small touch but its nice. Also a thank you for shopping Academy on the way out. They’re always pretty well stocked with the merchandise that’s supposed to be there. And I’ve NEVER seen the store in a state of messy chaos. They consistently keep it clean and organized. Good job Academy 👍

They had what I needed and were very helpful with my purchase.

Good customer service! As always there was a large selection of products. Quick and easy checkout and friendly staff. When I asked them questions they always knew the answer and could help me when I needed it. Would happily go another time or any day!

This is my favorite place to shop they have everything I'm looking for. Picked up a new smoker asked for help loading and they did without hesitation.

We got a master built gravity 1050 grill and a Blackstone griddle. Very happy. Cheapest around.

Great prices and selection. I love my local Academy.

I have a zt knife that has been in storage and visited the knife department to inquire about an address and phone number to arrange to get a blade for it. The blade having been cracked when manufacturer had pressed the opening stud . The employees were very helpful and provided everything needed. Afterward I found out the store no longer carries Zt cutlery. I greatly in appreciate the help.fantastic service. Even when they dropped the product.

Great place to find shoes on a budget great styles. Went to 3 malls they didnt find ones they liked or they were out of there size academy sports had them and under 60$ each.thanks for makeing the first day such a success

No issues each employee was nice and super helpful

Well stocked with some hard to find items. Really enjoy shopping here.

I went into the Benton store on 9-3-22 to look at a rifle. I was met by Hunter at the firearm counter who was knowledgeable and courteous. He was quick to answer all my questions, get the "paperwork" done and have me on my way. I truly appreciate the awesome customer service Hunter provided.

Had a great experience they had everything I was looking for and more my kind of place highly recommend.

Got some new kicks for less than $50.00.

The best customer service!!! They are so helpful no matter why I'm coming in. I never have to hunt someone down to fund help and no one has ever been rude. This is the only Academy I go to bc the customer service is so good and that's hard to come by these days.

My baby girl birthday is Sunday a day after Christmas and she has been wanting a new bike. I started looking 4 days before her birthday and to my surprise NOBODY seems to have any bikes for her size. Not Walmart, Target, even my local Academy. I was getting a little worried that I wouldn’t find one! So I decided to drive out to Academy in Benton Arkansas and try my luck. Well there was none on the shelf but the associate that was helping finish another sale steps in and asked If needed help, I explained my situation and he suggested a size and asked me to hold on. He came back with the perfect size for my princess! I asked how much he responded 99 dollars and of course I said sold! Then he states today is your lucky day, and I’m thinking cool he’s going to discount it. To my surprise he says I’m going to buy it for you! I froze like man seriously he said yes and go get her a helmet and he would pay for it too!!! I unfortunately did not catch his name but Thanks a million sir you made my day!

The staff was excellent. They were very helpful and friendly.

Easy to shop and checkout is a breeze, very seldom do you have to wait in a line, a big plus is I don't have to worry about ringing myself out. My son loves his maroon under armour hoodie that shows his school spirit.