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Academy Sports + Outdoors returns as title partner to close out the season with a weekend built around soccer, family fun, and experiences focused on delivering Excellence in the Guest Experience for athletes, coaches, and families arriving from across the country. The weekend will bring a soccer-forward transformation to campus to close the 2026 season. Champions Center will host Rally Cup Volleyball , while Baseball Village and Publix Fields will undergo a full soccer takeover for the NASA TopHat Classic . The takeover is part of the LakePoint Soccer Initiative, a national platform designed to elevate the sport and engage fans, built on the momentum of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. As title partner, Academy Sports + Outdoors will bring an active on-site presence throughout the weekend, with fun activities and giveaway items for guests across campus. Academy Sports + Outdoors will also offer its fan-favorite 20% off coupon, valid at all Georgia Academy Sports + Outdoors locations throughout the entire weekend. Presenting partner Mini Melts Ice Cream will be activated on campus throughout the weekend, giving guests a first taste of its new flavor, Minty Melty. The Marketplace at Baseball Village will be fully activated throughout the weekend, with kiosk partners including 100% Sunglasses , Jax Athletics , Wilson , Baseballism , Cartersville Bartow , Canton Tourism , Rawlings , Old Hickory , and Evo Shield . Chicken Salad Chick will serve guests at both Champions Center and Baseball Village, offering a fresh, healthy dining option in the form of chicken salad sandwiches as part of LakePoint’s growing Preferred Catering Network. The Varsity will offer a special combo deal for the weekend — guests who present their coupon can enjoy a free hot dog with the purchase of a large drink and fries or onion rings. “Academy Sports + Outdoors has been proud to stand alongside LakePoint Sports as a Champions Weekend title partner for years now, and that kind of long-term commitment says a lot about the strength of this platform. Closing out another season with a soccer-first weekend is a great way to celebrate that partnership, and it’s exactly the kind of moment that keeps us coming back year after year.” said Raquel Romero, Sr. Regional Marketing Manager, Academy Sports + Outdoors. “Closing out our Champions Weekend Series with a full soccer takeover says a lot about where this sport, and this campus, are headed. Academy Sports + Outdoors has been with us every step of this season, and having them lead us into our final Champions Weekend is exactly the kind of partnership that makes these weekends memorable for every family on our campus,” said Dean Keener, Executive Vice President, LakePoint Sports. The Academy Sports + Outdoors Soccer Classic Weekend Presented by Mini Melts Ice Cream closes out LakePoint’s eight-weekend, sold-out 2026 Champions Weekend Series. As always, LakePoint Sports remains committed to delivering Excellence in the Guest Experience at every event, all season long. For more information, visit LakePointSports.com . About LakePoint Sports LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, is home to three premium venues: the Champions Center Indoor Pavilion, Baseball Village, and the Publix Fields. Focused on delivering excellence in the guest experience and fostering world-class partnerships, LakePoint annually hosts millions of guests from across the globe and attracts athletes to compete against the nation’s best. Leveraging influential media platforms and pioneering innovative technology, LakePoint Sports is dedicated to setting the standard in travel and youth sports. To learn more, visit LakePointSports.com. LakePoint Sports is the nation’s premier travel & youth sports destination, delivering premier competition, best-in-class facilities, integrated media and technology, and unforgettable experiences for athletes and families.
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