Vinod Khosla reveals Steelers fandom as Seahawks owner
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Vinod Khosla has been revealed as the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks after a record-setting purchase approved unanimously by NFL owners. During his introductory press conference, Khosla stated he remains a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, whom he supported since arriving in the U.S. in 1976. Khosla's family has deep football ties, previously holding a minority stake in the San Francisco 49ers. While transitioning to ownership of the Seahawks, Khosla acknowledged his ongoing support for the Steelers, although he emphasizes a commitment to the Seattle franchise, which is coming off a Super Bowl win.
- •Khosla's purchase of the Seahawks was approved for $9.612 billion.
- •He acknowledges his fandom for the Steelers from their dominant 1970s era.
- •Khosla's family previously held a minority stake in the 49ers.
- •Khosla confirms his commitment to the Seahawks as they transition to new ownership.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Owner Responds to Critics Over Steelers Fandom Admission
- 7:23 AMYahoo Sports — New Seattle Seahawks owner makes unexpected Pittsburgh Steelers admission
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Seahawks’ New Owner Reveals Surprising NFL Allegiance
"Pittsburgh’s “Steel Curtain” era of the 1970s made the Steelers into one of the most popular teams in the NFL. In fact, the Steelers became so popular that new Seahawks majority owner Vinod Khosla admitted during his introductory press conference in Seattle that he jumped on the Steelers bandwagon around that time.Khosla’s admission then turned […] The post Seahawks Owner Responds to Critics Over Steelers Fandom Admission appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Seattle Seahawks are coming into a new ownership era with a family that has deep ties to football.One of those ties happens to run through another NFL franchise.Incoming Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla revealed that he remains a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, even as his family prepares to take control of Seattle following a […] The post Seattle Seahawks’ New Owner Reveals Surprising NFL Allegiance appeared first on HEAVY.
"In a surprising turn of events, new Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla declared himself to be a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the introductory press conference. Vinod and Neeru Khosla became the new majority owners of the Seattle Seahawks after the NFL approved their purchase of the team at a $9.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:42 AMSeahawks Owner Responds to Critics Over Steelers Fandom Admission
Pittsburgh’s “Steel Curtain” era of the 1970s made the Steelers into one of the most popular teams in the NFL. In fact, the Steelers became so popular that new Seahawks majority owner Vinod Khosla admitted during his introductory press conference in Seattle that he jumped on the Steelers bandwagon around that time.Khosla’s admission then turned […] The post Seahawks Owner Responds to Critics Over Steelers Fandom Admission appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 7:23 AMNew Seattle Seahawks owner makes unexpected Pittsburgh Steelers admission
In a surprising turn of events, new Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla declared himself to be a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the introductory press conference. Vinod and Neeru Khosla became the new majority owners of the Seattle Seahawks after the NFL approved their purchase of the team at a $9.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:27 AMSeattle Seahawks’ New Owner Reveals Surprising NFL Allegiance
The Seattle Seahawks are coming into a new ownership era with a family that has deep ties to football.One of those ties happens to run through another NFL franchise.Incoming Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla revealed that he remains a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, even as his family prepares to take control of Seattle following a […] The post Seattle Seahawks’ New Owner Reveals Surprising NFL Allegiance appeared first on HEAVY.
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