NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
Summary
NFL team owners unanimously agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, led by Vinod Khosla, for about $9.6 billion. The Khosla family must give up their minority ownership of the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal, and the sale marks the purchase of a team fresh off its second Super Bowl win.Key Facts
- NFL owners approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family on August 26, 2026.
- The sale price is $9.612 billion.
- The Seahawks had recently won their second Super Bowl championship.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family, noting the team's recent success.
- The sale follows the wishes of the late owner Paul Allen.
- The Khosla family has a 3.1% ownership share in the San Francisco 49ers, which they must give up.
- Vinod Khosla and his family expressed thanks to the Allen Trust and Seattle fans known as the “12s.”
- The Khosla family has experience in NFL team ownership, which was seen positively by other NFL owners.
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