A new Academy Sports + Outdoors store is planned for the San Antonio area, with the sporting goods retailer expected to join several national brands at a major shopping development in Castroville.
The proposed store is part of Alsatian Oaks, a retail development located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and FM 471, directly beside Castroville’s Walmart.
According to MySA, Academy Sports + Outdoors was added to the development’s tenant lineup in June 2026, alongside Boot Barn. The retailer is also featured on updated signage identifying businesses expected to join the shopping center. Other planned tenants include Bath & Body Works, Burlington, Ulta Beauty, T.J. Maxx, Rack Room Shoes, James Avery and Ross Dress for Less.
The development is being led by Merit Commercial Real Estate and forms part of a larger 453-acre master-planned community. Plans for the community include approximately 950 homes, parks, trails and an amenity center, in addition to approximately 83 acres designated for commercial development.
Academy Sports + Outdoors is a sporting goods retailer offering products for sports, fitness, outdoor recreation and everyday activities. Its merchandise includes athletic apparel and footwear, sporting equipment, fishing and hunting supplies, camping gear and outdoor accessories.
The planned location would give residents of Castroville and nearby communities another option for shopping for sporting goods and outdoor equipment without having to travel into San Antonio.
MySA reported that the first phase of Alsatian Oaks was initially expected to be completed in January 2028. However, a specific construction schedule or grand opening date for Academy Sports + Outdoors has not been announced.
WhatNow has reached out to Academy Sports + Outdoors and Merit Commercial Real Estate for additional information about the planned store, including its exact location within the development and anticipated opening timeline. This article will be updated as more details become available.
