​The Seattle Seahawks have announced a complete change in ownership, marking the first time the franchise has changed hands since Paul Allen purchased the team in 1997. The sale was finalized with an ownership group led by the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, who is also a limited partner of the San Francisco 49ers. Through Vinod Khosla, the Khosla family issued a statement to express their commitment to the franchise and its loyal fan base.
“We are honored to be entrusted as the next stewards of the Seattle Seahawks. We look forward to building on the winning legacy Paul Allen created and to earning the trust of the Seahawks organization and fans everywhere,” the Khosla family stated.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham, the deal reportedly valued the franchise at a record $9.612 billion, although final confirmation hinges on NFL approval in the upcoming months. The transaction represents a landmark moment for the organization, transitioning ownership from the Paul Allen estate to a new leadership group after Allen’s passing in 2018. Following Allen’s death, control of the team had been managed by the estate and overseen by his sister, Jody Allen.
The announcement of the sale came on February 18, earlier this year, shortly after the Seahawks’ dramatic Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. That timeline indicates the estate’s consideration of a sale occurred within weeks of the team’s championship performance, signaling a potential shift in the franchise’s long-term direction and strategy under new ownership.
As the sale progresses through NFL approval processes, fans and stakeholders are watching closely to see how the Khosla-led group plans to steward the franchise’s competitive ascension, community presence, and business operations. The new owners have signaled their intention to honor Paul Allen’s legacy while pursuing innovative growth opportunities for the organization, its partners, and the Pacific Northwest community that supports them.
This developing story is being updated as more details become available, including final confirmation of the sale price, the official NFL approval timeline, and any proposed changes to the Seahawks’ front office, stadium plans, or community outreach initiatives under the new ownership regime.