# Seattle Seahawks ownership sale > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260826-seattle-seahawks-ownership-sale > Updated: 2026-09-03T14:55:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 4. The sale of the Seattle Seahawks to an ownership group led by the Khosla family has officially closed following unanimous approval from NFL owners. The $9.612 billion transaction, finalized through an agreement with the Paul G. Allen Estate, sets a new record for the highest price paid for an NFL franchise, surpassing the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders in 2023. Neeru Khosla will serve as the team’s controlling owner and president of the Seahawks Charitable Foundation, with Vinod Khosla acting as board president and Neal Khosla as vice president. The ownership group includes several notable investors, such as Mexican businessman Gonzalo Hevia Baillères, founder of HBeyond, making him one of the first Mexican investors to hold a stake in an NFL franchise. Other participants include the Aramburuzabala family, Mark Stevens, Val Blavatnik, Sheryl Sokoloff, and investment firms such as Carlyle and Dynasty Equity. As part of the deal, the Khosla family must relinquish their minority ownership stake in the San Francisco 49ers. The proceeds from the sale are intended to support charitable causes in accordance with the wishes of the late Paul Allen. The acquisition follows the Seahawks’ recent Super Bowl LX victory against the New England Patriots. While Vinod Khosla expressed a desire to maintain the team’s winning momentum, his mention of being a long-standing fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers drew criticism from some Seattle fans on social media. The team will remain based in Seattle and continue to play at Lumen Field. ## Claims - NFL owners unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The enterprise value of the sale is $9.612 billion. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The team is being sold from the Paul G. Allen estate. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Khosla family must relinquish its ownership stake in the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Vinod Khosla is a co-founder of Sun Microsystems. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Neal Khosla will have a leadership role in the team. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The sale is the largest sum ever paid for an NFL team in a change of ownership. (single source) - Neeru Khosla will serve as the team’s control owner. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Seattle Seahawks sold for record $9.612 billion to Khosla-led group The Seattle Seahawks have been sold for a record $9.612 billion to a group led by the Khosla family, including Mexican investors Gonzalo Hevia Baillères and the Aramburuzabala family. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-seahawks-ownership-transfers-to-khosla-family-in-record-sale ### 2026-08-28: Khosla family acquires Seattle Seahawks for record $9.612 billion The Khosla family has completed a record-breaking $9.612 billion acquisition of the Seattle Seahawks from the Paul G. Allen Estate. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khosla-family-acquires-seattle-seahawks-for-record-9612-billion ### 2026-08-26: Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla family for record $9.6 billion NFL owners unanimously approved the record-breaking $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family, marking the largest franchise sale in NFL history. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-seahawks-sold-to-khosla-family-for-record-96-billion-3 ### 2026-08-20: Seattle Seahawks record $9.6 billion sale clears NFL committee votes NFL committees have unanimously recommended the record-breaking $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family, pending a final owners' vote in Atlanta. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-seahawks-record-96-billion-sale-clears-nfl-committee-votes --- Cite as: Seattle Seahawks ownership sale. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260826-seattle-seahawks-ownership-sale