Sporting Goods Shopping Guide: 25 Best Online Stores for Gear

The cheapest places to buy sporting goods online in 2026 fall into three groups: big chains with free rewards programs, such as Academy and Dick’s; off-price and outlet stores, such as Sierra and REI’s outlet section; and used-gear sellers like SidelineSwap and Play It Again Sports, which are the best value for kids who outgrow equipment every season. Below are 25 stores, with what each sells and the shipping and rewards terms listed on its own site.

Amazon

Amazon sells sports equipment from thousands of brands and third-party sellers, and customer reviews help you judge quality before you buy. Check who the seller is, since items sold by third parties can have different return rules from items sold by Amazon.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Academy Sports + Outdoors covers team sports, hunting, fishing, camping, and fitness. Members of the free myAcademy Rewards program get free shipping on orders of $25 or more and $15 off after joining (terms apply), and Academy says it will beat a competitor’s advertised price by 5%. See Academy Sports coupons on DealHack.

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Big 5 Sporting Goods is a western US chain that sells name-brand shoes, apparel, and equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, and fishing at value prices. See Big 5 coupons on DealHack.

Champs Sports

Champs Sports, a sister chain of Foot Locker, sells sneakers and athletic apparel from Nike, Jordan, Adidas, New Balance, and other brands. See Champs Sports coupons on DealHack.

Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports buys, sells, and trades used sports and fitness gear. You can get paid on the spot for gear your kids have outgrown or trade it toward the next size up, and many items can be bought online for shipping or store pickup.

Christy Sports

Christy Sports runs more than 50 ski, snowboard, and patio stores in Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Washington. Booking ski or snowboard rentals online in advance saves 20%, new email subscribers get $25 off a first order of $250 or more, and account holders get free shipping over $99. See Christy Sports coupons on DealHack.

Creedmoor Sports

Creedmoor Sports has served competitive precision shooters for more than 40 years, with gear for centerfire, smallbore, air rifle, and pistol disciplines, and runs a Creedmoor Cash rewards program. See Creedmoor Sports coupons on DealHack.

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods is one of the largest US sporting goods chains, with gear for most team sports, golf, and fitness, plus licensed fan merchandise. Its free ScoreCard program earns points toward rewards, and online orders can be picked up in store. See Dick’s coupons on DealHack.

Dunham’s Sports

Dunham’s Sports is a Midwest-based chain selling sports equipment, apparel, and footwear at low prices. It runs free Team, Sportsmen’s Club, Company, and Group discount programs and offers a military discount.

Eastern Mountain Sports

Eastern Mountain Sports sells clothing, footwear, and camping, hiking, and climbing gear, with a sale and outlet section. Standard shipping is free over $99, and EMS runs a loyalty rewards program. See EMS coupons on DealHack.

Sport Chek (Canada)

Sport Chek is the Canadian sporting goods chain in the Canadian Tire family. Purchases earn Triangle Rewards in the form of Canadian Tire Money, store pickup is free on orders over $15, and shipping to your home starts at $4.99.

eBay

eBay has new and used sports equipment, often below retail. For used gear, read the condition notes and photos, and buy listings covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee. See eBay coupons on DealHack.

Holabird Sports

Holabird Sports, based in Baltimore, specializes in gear for running, tennis, pickleball, squash, racquetball, padel, and platform tennis. See Holabird Sports coupons on DealHack.

Lacrosse Unlimited

Lacrosse Unlimited has more than 55 stores and a Custom Corner for personalized sticks, helmets, and apparel. Shipping is free on orders over $99, and clearance gear is marked down by up to 75%.

Modell’s Sporting Goods

Modell’s Sporting Goods closed its stores in 2020 and now sells online, with team sports gear, footwear, apparel, fitness equipment, and licensed fan merchandise.

Online Sports

Online Sports has sold sports equipment online since 1995 and lists more than 150,000 products, searchable by sport, team, player, or brand, with a sales and clearance section.

Paragon Sports

Paragon Sports has served New Yorkers since 1908 and stocks gear for running, racquet sports, skiing, and the outdoors, with free shipping on orders of $90 and up. See Paragon Sports coupons on DealHack.

Sierra

Sierra is the TJX chain for outdoor gear, activewear, and hiking and running shoes. TJX says its prices are generally 20% to 60% below full-price retailers’ regular prices (TJX). Sierra sells online and opened its first Florida store in 2026 (Jax Daily Record). See Sierra coupons on DealHack.

REI Co-op

REI Co-op sells outdoor gear and clothing in stores and online, plus discounted gear in its outlet section. A one-time co-op membership adds an annual member reward on eligible purchases and lets you trade in used gear for REI credit. See REI coupons on DealHack.

Road Runner Sports

Road Runner Sports specializes in running shoes and gear, in stores and online, and runs a VIP program with member discounts. See Road Runner Sports coupons on DealHack.

SidelineSwap

SidelineSwap is an online marketplace for new and used gear across many sports, including hockey, baseball, and golf. Every purchase is covered if the item doesn’t arrive or isn’t as described, and returns are handled through its partner Seel.

Sportsman’s Guide

Sportsman’s Guide sells hunting, fishing, camping, and military surplus gear, including its own Guide Gear brand. Its paid Buyer’s Club membership adds member pricing on most items. See Sportsman’s Guide coupons on DealHack.

The House (formerly Summit Sports)

Summit Sports’ website now redirects to The House, an outdoor retailer operated by CWI, LLC alongside Camping World and Overton’s. It sells snowboard, ski, bike, hiking, camping, and watersports gear, ships most orders over $99 free, and accepts most unused items back within 90 days.

Sun & Ski Sports

Sun & Ski Sports sells and rents skis, snowboards, and bikes, and carries outdoor gear year-round. Standard shipping is free on orders of $75 or more. See Sun & Ski coupons on DealHack.

SunnySports

SunnySports sells camping, hiking, winter, and water sports gear from brands such as Sorel, Black Diamond, and Helly Hansen. See SunnySports coupons on DealHack.

How to pay less for sporting goods

A few habits save more than any single store:

• Join the store’s free rewards program before your first order. At Academy, for example, it lowers the free-shipping minimum to $25.
• Buy used for kids who outgrow gear every season. SidelineSwap, Play It Again Sports, and eBay sell used equipment for less than new.
• Check the store’s page on DealHack for a working code before you check out.