Seahawks Owner Jody Allen Set To Make Major Decision on Team's Future After Super Bowl

Seahawks could be under new ownership after Super Bowl 60 matchup against the Patriots.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The Seattle Seahawks are back in the Super Bowl, but their long-term future may be in flux. ESPN has reported that team owner Jody Allen is planning to sell the franchise after the big game, which could fetch over $7 billion and make it one of the most valuable NFL teams. The potential sale comes as a surprise, given the Seahawks' recent success under Allen's leadership, including a return to the Super Bowl. However, Allen has previously indicated she may sell the team at some point per her late brother Paul Allen's wishes. The Seahawks have denied an imminent sale, but the future ownership of the team remains uncertain.

Why it matters

A potential sale of the Seahawks would be a major shakeup for one of the NFL's most successful franchises over the past decade. The team's loyal fan base and the franchise's value are a testament to the Seahawks' on-field performance and business operations under the Allen family's ownership. A new owner could bring changes to the team's leadership, roster, and long-term strategy, impacting the team's competitiveness and connection to the Seattle community.

The details

ESPN reported that Jody Allen, who took over the team after the death of her brother Paul Allen in 2018, plans to sell the Seahawks after Super Bowl 60. The team could fetch over $7 billion, which would make it one of the most valuable NFL franchises. The Seahawks have denied an imminent sale, with the team's statement saying 'we don't comment on rumors or speculation, and the team is not for sale.' However, Jody Allen previously indicated the teams would be sold at some point per her late brother's wishes.

  • The Seahawks are set to play in Super Bowl 60 on February 2, 2026.
  • Jody Allen took over ownership of the Seahawks after the death of her brother Paul Allen in 2018.

The players

Jody Allen

The current owner of the Seattle Seahawks, who is reportedly planning to sell the team after Super Bowl 60.

Paul Allen

The late co-founder of Microsoft and former owner of the Seattle Seahawks, whose wishes are said to include the eventual sale of the team.

John Schneider

The general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, the only remaining member of the team's leadership from their last Super Bowl victory in 2013.

Sam Darnold

The starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, who has emerged as the 13th-best QB in the league according to PFSN's rankings.

Mike Macdonald

The current head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who took over for the retiring Pete Carroll.

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What’s next

The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on February 2, 2026. After the game, Jody Allen is expected to make a decision on the future ownership of the franchise.

The takeaway

The potential sale of the Seattle Seahawks would be a seismic shift for one of the NFL's most successful franchises over the past decade. While the team has denied an imminent sale, the uncertainty around the team's long-term ownership could have major implications for the Seahawks' leadership, roster, and connection to the Seattle community.