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Todd Boehly could make history with $9bn Seahawks bid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Todd Boehly could make history with $9bn Seahawks bid

Summary

Todd Boehly, co-owner of the LA Lakers and Chelsea Football Club, is reportedly one of three bidders for the Seattle Seahawks. A successful takeover would cost around $9 billion, making it the most expensive NFL acquisition to date. This move would position Boehly to own stakes across all four major North American sports leagues, as he already has interests in the NBA, MLB, and Premier League. The NFL recently allowed private equity firms to acquire minority stakes in teams, which may facilitate this potential deal.

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Key Details

•Boehly is one of three bidders for the Seahawks.
•The reported bid is approximately $9 billion.
•If successful, Boehly would own stakes in all four major leagues.
•This would constitute the largest NFL takeover ever.
•The NFL's policy change allows more private equity involvement.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea and LA Lakers owner Todd Boehly could complete world-first as $9bn takeover on cards

What they're saying

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Todd Boehly – co-owner of the LA Lakers, LA Dodgers and Chelsea Football Club among a range of other teams – is one of the most prolific investors in sports. Boehly, who made his billions in the private equity industry, sees sports as an ‘asset class’ where valuations only trend in one direction: up and to the right.
— Yahoo Sports

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