Vinod Khosla completes record $9.6 billion purchase of Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Vinod Khosla has reached an agreement to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion, a record price for an NFL franchise. The sale, which marks a significant moment in NFL history, concludes a process that began on February 18. Previously owned by the late Paul Allen, the Seahawks were expected to sell for around $9 billion. Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, will have his wife Neeru as the controlling owner. The sale reflects the increasing values of NFL franchises, with the Seahawks' price representing a 59% increase over the previous record set in 2023.
- •Khosla's group finalizes Seahawks purchase on July 13, 2026.
- •Previous owner Paul Allen purchased the team for $194 million in 1997.
- •The Seahawks were initially projected to sell for $9-11 billion.
- •The franchise has seen a 14% annual appreciation since Allen's ownership.
- •Minority stakes in NFL franchises have recently reached valuations between $8 billion and $11 billion.
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