NFL owners approve $9.6 billion sale of Seattle Seahawks to Khosla family
NFL owners unanimously approved the $9.612 billion purchase of the Seattle Seahawks by Vinod Khosla and his family, who will relinquish their stake in the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal.
NFL owners voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks to venture-capitalist Vinod Khosla and his family, ending the Allen family’s ownership of the franchise. The transaction, first announced on July 11, required the Khoslas to divest their 3.1 % minority stake in the San Francisco 49ers, which they had acquired in 2025.
Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the timing of the purchase, noting the Seahawks had just secured their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. > "It’s not very often you can buy a Super Bowl championship team, but you’ve done that," Goodell said.
Khosla thanked the late owner Paul Allen’s sister, Jody Allen, and the Allen Trust for their confidence, describing the acquisition as a “gift.” He also highlighted the team’s strong performance and the enthusiasm of Seattle’s fan base, known as the “12s.” > "How often do you get to buy a franchise that just won the Super Bowl? So we are incredibly lucky and humbled by this gift," Khosla said.
The Khosla family, whose net worth is estimated at $13.7 billion, cited personal motivations for the purchase, including their son Neal’s enthusiasm for football. Their experience with the 49ers was cited by Goodell as an asset, emphasizing the family’s familiarity with the league and the Seattle community.