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NFL owners approve $9.6 billion sale of Seahawks to Khosla family

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

NFL owners approve $9.6 billion sale of Seahawks to Khosla family

Summary

NFL owners voted unanimously on August 26 to approve the sale of the Seahawks for $9.612 billion. The deal, led by the Khosla family, concludes nearly three decades of ownership by the family of the late Paul Allen. The new owners will hold a controlling stake, with Neeru Khosla designated as the principal owner. The sale represents a significant increase from the previous NFL record of $6.05 billion set in 2023. The transfer of ownership is expected to close next month as the Seahawks prepare for the season opener on September 9 against the Patriots.

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By the Numbers

•Sale price sets a league record at $9.612 billion.
•Neeru Khosla will serve as controlling owner.
•Paul Allen's family owned the team for nearly 30 years.
•The Seahawks will host their season opener on September 9.
•Khosla's group must divest their minority stake in the 49ers.

Latest Updates

8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Owners approve sale of Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and family
8:01 PMYahoo Sports — NFL owners give Seahawks sale to Khosla family, record $9.6B, unanimous approval
7:02 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Owners Unanimously Approve $9.6 Billion Seahawks Sale

What they're saying

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The final step will be the banks and lawyers vetting the financial transaction to make Vinod, Neeru and Neal Khosla officially team owners.
— Yahoo Sports