The best sporting goods shops in Indianapolis

8 sporting goods shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Rusted Moon Outfitters

Sporting Goods

Stock your next paddle, campout, or trail run with the good stuff at Rusted Moon Outfitters. Kayaks and stand up paddle boards, cozy…

6410 Cornell Ave

“Stock your next paddle, campout, or trail run with the good stuff at Rusted Moon Outfitters. Kayaks and stand up paddle boards, cozy layers, stout boots, and legit camping kits from brands like Patagonia, Osprey, Chaco, Big Agnes, and YETI so you can actually enjoy being outside around here.”

From the Indianapolis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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L.L.Bean

Sporting Goods

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

4030 E 82nd St

“Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.”

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Academy Sports + Outdoors

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

9905 E US Hwy 36 (Avon)

“Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.”

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The Outdoorsman Sport Shop

Sporting Goods

Outdoor sports store offering products related to archery, hunting, fishing, and reloading.

1010 S State Rd 135 (Greenwood)

“Outdoor sports store offering products related to archery, hunting, fishing, and reloading.”

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Academy Sports + Outdoors

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

8811 Hardegan St

“Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.”

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Sportsman's Warehouse

Sporting Goods

Outdoor recreation chain featuring apparel, footwear, equipment & accessories for adults & kids.

8806 US 31 S Ste A

“Outdoor recreation chain featuring apparel, footwear, equipment & accessories for adults & kids.”

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Boot Barn

Sporting Goods

Retail chain with a variety of Western & work-related apparel, shoes & accessories, plus gifts.

8366 Castleton Corner Dr

“Retail chain with a variety of Western & work-related apparel, shoes & accessories, plus gifts.”

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DICK'S Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

6020 E 82nd St

“Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.”

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