Seattle, Washington – Just days after securing their second championship at Super Bowl 60, the Seattle Seahawks have officially begun the process of selling the franchise. This announcement comes from the estate of the late Paul G. Allen, who owned the team for over two decades until his death in 2018.

On Wednesday, the Seahawks confirmed that Allen’s estate has initiated a formal sale process. Prior to this, there had been speculation about the potential sale following the Super Bowl, which culminated in a dominating victory against the New England Patriots.

Reports indicated that the estate was poised to put the team on the market after the Super Bowl win. While the franchise had previously denied any intent to sell, alluding to future plans in line with Allen’s wishes, the latest statement signifies a shift in direction.

Paul Allen purchased the Seahawks in 1997, and since his passing, the team has been under the stewardship of his sister, Jody Allen, who presently serves as chairperson. It was confirmed earlier that while neither the Seahawks nor the Portland Trail Blazers—also part of Allen’s legacy—were up for sale at that time, future sales aligned with Allen’s philanthropic vision were inevitable.

In terms of financial implications, estimates suggest the Seahawks could fetch between $7 billion and $8 billion. Some projections following their recent Super Bowl victory imply that the final sale price could even rise to $11 billion, which would set a record for the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise.

An $11 billion price tag would eclipse the previous record held by the Los Angeles Lakers, sold for approximately $10 billion. The current record for an NFL team is $6.05 billion, a figure achieved by the sale of the Washington Commanders earlier this year.

Jody Allen has faced scrutiny regarding ownership requirements, particularly as the NFL fined the franchise $5 million in 2025. This fine was linked to the delayed transition of ownership after Paul Allen’s death, though the NFL later remarked that no such fine had been imposed.

As the Seahawks move forward with the sale process, the team continues to ride the wave of its recent success, having achieved a franchise-record 14 victories in the 2025 season, a feat that culminated in their triumphant return to the Super Bowl. Now, as the franchise embarks on this new chapter, the sports world will keep a close watch on the developments of this historic sale.