NFL approves Khosla family as new owners of Seahawks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The NFL approved the Khosla family's purchase of the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. This unanimous vote follows an agreement reached over a month ago to transfer ownership from the late Paul Allen's estate. Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, is the public face of the group, while his wife Neeru will serve as the controlling owner. Their son, Neal Khosla, is expected to take on a significant leadership role. The sale is anticipated to close officially in September.
- •Khosla family secures unanimous vote from NFL owners
- •Sale price of $9.612 billion sets a league record
- •Neeru Khosla named controlling owner
- •Vinod Khosla is the face of the ownership group
- •Sale expected to finalize in September
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks sale: NFL approves Khosla family as new owners of Super Bowl champs
"NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having “great timing” in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. “It’s not very often you can buy a Super Bowl championship team, but you’ve done that,” Goodell said.
"The Khoslas have been given the green light to become the new Seattle Seahawks owners.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 7:36 PMNFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having “great timing” in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. “It’s not very often you can buy a Super Bowl championship team, but you’ve done that,” Goodell said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 7:11 PMSeahawks sale: NFL approves Khosla family as new owners of Super Bowl champs
The Khoslas have been given the green light to become the new Seattle Seahawks owners.
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