Seattle Seahawks Up for Sale After Paul Allen's Death

The team's late owner's estate has begun the process of selling the Super Bowl champion franchise.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen. Allen's estate announced Wednesday that it has begun the process of selling the team, which is just coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. Investment bank Allen & Company and law firm Latham & Watkins will lead the sales process, which is estimated to continue through the offseason. NFL owners must then ratify a final purchase agreement.

Why it matters

The Seahawks are one of the NFL's most successful franchises, having won two Super Bowls in the past decade. The sale of the team will be a major event in the sports world, as new ownership could bring changes to the team's operations and direction.

The details

The Seahawks were owned by Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, until his death in 2018. Allen's estate is now overseeing the sale of the team, which is expected to fetch a high price given the Seahawks' recent success and the overall value of NFL franchises.

  • The Seahawks just won the Super Bowl in 2026.
  • Paul Allen, the team's previous owner, passed away in 2018.

The players

Paul Allen

The co-founder of Microsoft who owned the Seattle Seahawks until his death in 2018.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

A wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks who celebrated the team's Super Bowl victory.

Uchenna Nwosu

A linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks who celebrated the team's Super Bowl victory.

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What’s next

NFL owners must ratify the final purchase agreement for the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks.

The takeaway

The sale of the Seattle Seahawks, one of the NFL's most successful franchises, will be a major event in the sports world as new ownership takes over the team.