The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl victory, have officially entered the marketplace as their ownership begins a formal sale process.
According to a statement released by the Estate of Paul G. Allen, the decision to sell the NFL franchise aligns with the late Microsoft co-founder’s wishes to liquidate his sports investments and donate the money to charitable causes.
Allen acquired the Seahawks in 1997 for $194 million but passed away in 2018 at 65 years old due to complications from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of cancer. His estate has overseen team operations since his death.
The sale will be managed by investment firm Allen & Company alongside legal representatives from Latham & Watkins, with the process expected to extend through the 2026 offseason.
Any final sale agreement will require approval from NFL team owners.
Following their February 8 Super Bowl triumph over the New England Patriots, Forbes valued the Seahawks at $6.7 billion in 2025, ranking them as the 14th most valuable NFL franchise.
