The Paul G. Allen Estate has officially commenced the sale process for the Seattle Seahawks, marking the first time in NFL history that a team has been put on the market immediately following a Super Bowl victory. The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on February 8 to claim their second Lombardi Trophy.

The estate has retained investment bank Allen & Company and law firm Latham & Watkins to oversee the sale, which is expected to continue through the 2026 offseason. NFL owners must ratify any final purchase agreement. Jody Allen has controlled the Seahawks and NBA's Portland Trail Blazers since her brother's death in 2018, with Paul Allen's will directing that both teams eventually be sold with proceeds going to philanthropy.

The timing of this sale is unprecedented in professional sports, as the Seahawks transition from championship celebration to ownership transition. The Portland Trail Blazers sale is already in progress and expected to finalize this spring, while the Seahawks sale process will likely extend through next season as the team prepares for its first full season under new potential ownership.