Seahawks Not for Sale, Allen Estate Says

Team denies reports it will be put up for sale after Super Bowl

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:55am

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The Paul G. Allen Estate has denied reports that the Seattle Seahawks NFL team will be put up for sale soon, stating that the team is not for sale. This comes after an ESPN report suggested the Seahawks could be sold following the upcoming Super Bowl.

Why it matters

The Seahawks are one of the most valuable and successful NFL franchises, having won a Super Bowl championship in 2014. Any potential sale of the team would be a major sports business story with significant implications for the league, the city of Seattle, and the team's loyal fanbase.

The details

The Allen Estate released a statement refuting the ESPN report, saying the Seahawks are not for sale. The team has been owned by the Paul G. Allen Trust since the Microsoft co-founder's death in 2018. Allen purchased the Seahawks in 1997 and oversaw the team's rise to prominence, including their Super Bowl victory.

  • The Seahawks are set to play in the upcoming Super Bowl.

The players

Paul G. Allen Estate

The trust that owns the Seattle Seahawks NFL team since the death of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen in 2018.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFL team based in Seattle, Washington that has been owned by the Paul G. Allen Trust since 1997.

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The takeaway

The denial from the Allen Estate puts to rest, at least for now, speculation about the potential sale of one of the NFL's most successful franchises. The Seahawks' continued ownership by the Allen Trust ensures stability for the team as they prepare for another Super Bowl appearance.