A San Francisco 49ers‑linked group led by Vinod Khosla has agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion, setting a new franchise‑sale record. The deal will require the Khosla family to drop its 3.1% stake in the 49ers, making the Seahawks the family’s new flagship team. Owners must approve the transaction by a special meeting in late August.

The purchase follows Seattle’s Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots and the end of the Paul Allen legacy, which has steered the franchise since 1996. The Seahawks have reached the playoffs in seven of the last ten seasons and play at Lumen Field, a venue that recently received nearly $20 million in upgrades for the 2026 World Cup.

For the 49ers, the sale signals a shift in ownership structure as the Khosla family divests its stake. For Seattle, the new owners signal a fresh era that could reshape the team’s culture and financial strategy after a championship season. Fans will watch the Khosla group’s first moves regarding coaching, front‑office personnel, and stadium investments, all of which will influence the Seahawks’ competitiveness in the NFC West.

The transaction places the Seahawks among elite NFL franchises that have commanded record prices, comparable to the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders and the $4.65 billion purchase of the Denver Broncos.