Blackstone buys Champions Group for ~$2.5 billion

Blackstone’s perpetual-capital vehicle purchased Champions Group in February 2026 for approximately $2.5 billion at an estimated 18.5x EBITDA multiple.

“Blackstone’s perpetual-capital vehicle bought Champions Group at a reported ~$2.5 billion and ~18.5x EBITDA in February 2026.”

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