Khosla Family to Take Over Seattle Seahawks in $9.6B Deal

New Ownership Group Announces Agreement

The Paul G. Allen Estate has signed a formal sale agreement handing the Seattle Seahawks to an ownership group led by the Khosla family. Vinod Khosla, speaking for the group, said they are “honored to be entrusted as the next stewards of the Seattle Seahawks” and pledged to build on the team’s winning legacy. This arrangement makes the Khosla family the controlling owners of the franchise.

Financial Terms and Stakes

The deal is valued at $9.6 billion, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Detailed financial terms were not disclosed. Vinod Khosla also holds a limited partnership stake with the San Francisco 49ers and must sell those shares immediately. The transaction still requires NFL approval in the coming months.

Timing and Background

The Seahawks were put up for sale in February following the team’s Super Bowl championship, as directed by Allen’s estate to liquidate all sports holdings and donate the proceeds to charity. This marks the close of Allen’s ownership era and the start of a new chapter for the franchise. The story is developing, with KIRO 7 promising further updates as information becomes available.

What Happens Next

The new ownership must secure league sign‑off before the transition can be finalized, a standard step for NFL franchise changes. Fans can look forward to continued competition on the field while the incoming owners shape their strategic plans. The NFL approval process typically spans several months, after which the Khosla family will assume full control of the Seahawks.