Seattle Seahawks sale to Khosla family pending NFL approval

On July 11, 2026 the Paul G. Allen estate announced a definitive agreement to sell the Seattle Seahawks to a venture‑capital‑led family group headed by Vinod Khosla for a reported $9.612 billion, setting a new NFL franchise price record. The Khosla family—Vinod, his wife Neeru and son Neal—will become the controlling owners, with Neal expected to assume a leadership role.

The deal requires ratification by a super‑majority of the league’s 32 owners; a vote of at least 24 owners is scheduled for August. The Khosla group must also divest its 3.1 % limited‑partner stake in the San Francisco 49 ers to comply with NFL cross‑ownership rules.

Proceeds from the sale are earmarked for charitable initiatives under Paul Allen’s will. The Seahawks’ lease at Lumen Field runs through 2032, with options extending to 2062, and the new owners have pledged to keep the franchise in Seattle.

The transaction surpasses the $6.05 billion Washington Commanders sale and approaches the $10 billion price paid for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting the soaring valuation of major‑league sports assets. The Khosla family said they are honored to be stewards of the Seahawks and look forward to building on the team’s recent Super Bowl success.