Seattle Seahawks Could Be Put Up for Sale After Super Bowl LX
In a surprising twist to an already historic season for the Seattle Seahawks, multiple sources say the franchise is expected to go up for sale following Super Bowl LX a decision that could mark one of the most significant ownership changes in NFL history.
League and ownership insiders told ESPN that discussions about a sale have been underway between Seahawks ownership and NFL officials in recent days. These conversations come as the club prepares to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Ending Years of Uncertainty
Since the death of Paul G. Allen in 2018 the Microsoft co-founder who saved the franchise from relocation in the late 1990s, the Seahawks and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers have been controlled by Allen’s estate under the stewardship of his sister, Jody Allen. The estate has long said both teams would eventually be sold, with proceeds going to charitable causes per Allen’s wishes.
While the estate has reiterated that the Seahawks are not currently for sale, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told ESPN that plans are in motion to put the franchise on the market after the Super Bowl.
A spokesperson for the Allen estate declined to comment on the report, emphasizing that the organization does not discuss speculation and remains focused on winning the Super Bowl and finalizing the Trail Blazers’ sale.
What’s At Stake
If the Seahawks do hit the market, it would be historic: never in the Super Bowl era has an NFL franchise that just competed for or won the league championship been put up for sale so soon afterward. By contrast, the last notable transaction involving a champion was in 1991 when Preston Robert Tisch bought a 50% stake in the New York Giants following their Super Bowl victory.
Estimates suggest that the Seahawks could fetch between $7 billion and $8 billion, potentially setting a new benchmark for NFL franchise sales especially coming on the heels of a championship appearance.
According to current valuations from industry analysts, Seattle’s franchise is already worth approximately $6.59 billion, ranking among the league’s most valuable teams.
A Strategic Timing
Part of the reported urgency to sell now stems from financial considerations tied to Lumen Field the Seahawks’ iconic home stadium. Had the team been sold earlier, a contractual clause could have required up to 10% of the proceeds to be shared with the state of Washington because of public funding arrangements connected to the venue. That date has now passed, clearing a regulatory hurdle ahead of a potential sale.
Focus on the Game
Despite the flurry of off-field headlines, team leadership and the Allen estate have stressed that the franchise’s immediate goal remains firmly on the field: winning Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks’ remarkable journey to the 2026 championship game fueled by a strong season and passionate fan support has energized both the organization and its legion of supporters.
Whether or not the sale moves forward as planned after the Super Bowl, this development marks a pivotal moment for a franchise with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and a storied place in NFL history.
Source: ESPN
Image Credit Wikimedia Commons
