It’s official, 12s! The Paul Allen era has officially ended for our Seattle Seahawks. After being approved by NFL owners back on August 26, the sale of our beloved franchise to the Khosla family has officially closed. That means a new chapter has officially begun, just in time for our Lombardi Trophy defense to kick off!
The End of an Era and a New Beginning
Man, it feels like just yesterday Ken Behring almost took our team to SoCal, but Paul Allen stepped up, bought the team, and saved the day. That move wasn’t just about keeping the Hawks in Seattle, it brought us Mike Holmgren, our first Super Bowl appearance, and eventually Pete Carroll, who gave us two more Super Bowl trips and our first Lombardi. Then, after Paul sadly passed in 2018, his sister Jody Allen kept that winning spirit alive, leading us to another Lombardi just last season, in 2025! What a run, right? But now, it’s time to turn the page. The Khosla family is officially in control.
Meet the New Bosses in the Emerald City
So, who are the new folks running the show? Vinod Khosla is stepping in as the Chair of the franchise, with his wife Neeru Khosla taking the reins as the Controlling Owner. And their son, Neal Khosla, is coming on board as Vice Chair. It’s not just them, though, a whole crew of other individuals and entities are part of this ownership group. We’re talking about Mark Stevens, the Aramburuzabala Family, Val Blavatnik, Sheryl Sokoloff, Gonzalo Hevia Baillères, Jesse van der Werf, Samir Kaul, Sunny Gupta, Nader Naini, Penny Pritzker, Carlyle, Dynasty Equity, and Sixth Street. That’s a lot of new faces, but the important thing is they’re here, and they’re leading our Hawks.
Lumen Field Awaits Our New Era
This new ownership era starts for real on September 9. Our Seahawks are kicking off the 2026 NFL season right here at Lumen Field, and who are we playing? The New England Patriots. It’s not just opening day, it’s the first game with the Khosla family at the helm, and it’s the very first step in defending that sweet Lombardi Trophy we just brought home. Get ready, Seattle, because a new era for our Hawks is about to begin!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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