Vinod Khosla Group to Buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 Billion, Sell San Francisco 49ers Stake

A group led by Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. The agreement, announced on July 11, 2026, sets a new record for an NFL franchise sale. The Khosla family must divest its ownership stake in the San Francisco 49ers as part of the transaction.

NFL owners have been instructed to keep a date in late August open for a special meeting to approve the sale. " The Seahawks went up for sale after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 2026. The Estate of Paul G. Allen began the formal sale process following that victory.

Paul G. Allen bought the team from Ken Behring in 1997 for approximately $200 million. Jody Allen has controlled the franchise as executor of his trust since his death in 2018.

Vinod Khosla became a limited partner in the 49ers in May 2025 after purchasing a 3.1 percent stake at a valuation exceeding $8.5 billion, ESPN reported. His net worth stands at $13.8 billion, according to Forbes. The Seahawks have reached the playoffs in seven of the past ten years and play at Lumen Field, which received nearly $20 million in upgrades ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Prior NFL sales include the Washington Commanders for $6.05 billion in 2023 and the Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion in 2022. The Los Angeles Lakers sold for $10 billion in 2025.