Deals·October 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT·2 sources
Apollo, Blackstone Have NFL Aspirations, Seek Approval to Buy Stakes in Teams
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News
What happened
- Blackstone and an Apollo Global Management unit are in talks with the NFL to join its approved private-equity firms list.
- Approval would allow the firms to take minority stakes in NFL teams, according to people familiar with the matter.
Why it matters
NFL approval could expand private-equity participation in team ownership and create potential sports investment opportunities for sponsors and private-capital professionals.
What to watch. Whether the NFL approves Blackstone and Apollo’s unit for its list of authorized private-equity investors.
Deal terms
stake
Blackstone Inc. and an Apollo Global Management Inc. unit → NFL teams
Value
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Investors
Blackstone Inc., Apollo Global Management Inc. unit
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Timeline
- First reported by BloombergOct 21Apollo, Blackstone Have NFL Aspirations, Seek Approval to Buy Stakes in Teams
- Private Equity Wire reportsOct 22Apollo and Blackstone seek approval for NFL investments
Who is involved
stake inApollo, Blackstone Have NFL Aspirations, Seek Approval to Buy…NFL teamstargetBlackstone Inc. and an Apollo Global Management Inc. unitBX · buyer
CompanyThe deal
Sources (2)
- BloombergOct 21Apollo, Blackstone Have NFL Aspirations, Seek Approval to Buy Stakes in Teams
- Private Equity WireOct 22Apollo and Blackstone seek approval for NFL investments
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