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Seahawks Sold: Billionaire Family Takes Helm
10 Sep
Summary
- Seahawks officially sold to the Khosla family for $9.612 billion.
- Vinod Khosla, tech entrepreneur, is now chair of the team.
- The Khosla family aims for stability, not major immediate changes.
The Seattle Seahawks are entering the 2026 NFL season under new ownership. On September 3, 2026, the team's sale to the Khosla family for $9.612 billion was finalized, marking the end of the Allen family's ownership since 1997.
Vinod Khosla, a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist, will serve as the chair, with his wife Neeru Khosla as controlling owner. The Khosla family, notable as the first NFL owners of Indian descent, acquired the Seahawks after Jody Allen agreed to the sale on July 11, 2026.
Vinod Khosla stated that the family's immediate goal is continuity. He indicated that they do not anticipate significant changes, aiming to rely on the current management. He acknowledged a past fondness for the Pittsburgh Steelers but affirmed unconditional commitment to the Seahawks.
Neeru Khosla is a co-founder of the CK12 Foundation, focused on advancing K-12 STEM education. The family, who has been married since 1980 and has four children, plans to be present in Seattle frequently without relocating.
