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Seattle Seahawks Set for $8B Sale After Super Bowl

2/1/2026

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Seahawks Sale Expected

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to be sold for $7–$8 billion after Super Bowl LX.
The sale would end years of uncertainty since Paul G. Allen's 2018 death, and Jody Allen, who oversees the Seahawks, says it aligns with his philanthropic wishes.
Potential buyers, including Jeff Bezos, are watching this deal, which would be the first post-championship sale of a Super Bowl participant.

History

Historical Context

Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, purchased the Seattle Seahawks in 1997 for $200 million, saving the team from relocation. Under his ownership, the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Following Allen's death in 2018, his estate, valued at approximately $20 billion, is set to sell the team for $7–8 billion, potentially reshaping NFL ownership dynamics.

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Seahawks Sale Expected

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to be sold for $7–$8 billion after Super Bowl LX.
The sale would end years of uncertainty since Paul G. Allen's 2018 death, and Jody Allen, who oversees the Seahawks, says it aligns with his philanthropic wishes.
Potential buyers, including Jeff Bezos, are watching this deal, which would be the first post-championship sale of a Super Bowl participant.

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