Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla family in record $9.6 billion deal
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Months after capturing their second Super Bowl title, the Seattle Seahawks are preparing to begin the 2026 season under a new ownership structure. A group led by Vinod Khosla, his wife Neeru and their son Neal is set to become the fourth ownership group in the franchise’s 51-year history.
The Khosla family has reportedly reached a $9.6 billion deal with Paul Allen’s estate to acquire a controlling interest in the Seahawks, a record price tag for an NFL franchise.
The NFL’s most recent ownership change occurred in 2023, when a group led by Josh Harris purchased the Washington Commanders for a then-record $6.05 billion.
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Detailed view of Seattle Seahawks helmets before the NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on December 7, 2025. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
The Seahawks’ reported $9.6 billion price tag could easily eclipse the NFL’s all-time sales record, but still fall short of the NFL’s $10 billion in sales. Los Angeles Lakers Last October, it was the richest deal in North American sports history.
The Seahawks confirmed the pending sale in a statement, but financial terms were not disclosed.
Vinod Khosla, a limited partner of the San Francisco 49ers, will be required to sell his family’s minority stake in the team as part of the deal before becoming the controlling owner of the Seahawks.
“We are honored to be appointed as the next commissioners of the Seattle Seahawks,” Vinod Khosla said in a statement on behalf of the Khosla family. he said. “We look forward to further building on the winning legacy created by Paul Allen and earning the trust of the Seahawks organization and their fans around the world.”
An overview of the Super Bowl LX trophy celebration at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
The sale requires approval from at least 24 of the NFL’s 32 owners to become official. That vote could happen at a league meeting late next month, according to ESPN, but the deal must first be reviewed by the league’s finance committee.
Beyond the Khosla family, it remains unclear what other parties may be involved in the investor group.
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Vinod and Neeru Khosla have been married since 1980. Vinod is listed as the co-founder of Sun Microsystems. He later founded Khosla Ventures. Their son, Neal Khosla, is a Stanford graduate and co-founder and CEO of Curai Health. Neeru Khosla graduated from San Jose State University with a master’s degree in molecular biology and is also an entrepreneur.
Jody Allen has presided over the Paul G. Allen Estate since her brother’s death in October 2018. property in February, Put the Seahawks up for saleAt Allen’s request that his assets be eventually sold and the proceeds sent to charity.
Seattle Seahawks players stand huddled during an NFL playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
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Earlier this week, Front Office Sports A group led by Celtics bench governors Wyc Grousbeck and Aditya Mittal is reportedly being considered as one of two finalists in the Seahawks bidding process.
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