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Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
By AP at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family has no direct impact on Los Angeles ' sports landscape, but it does spark interest in the potential for similar transactions involving local teams. As the Los Angeles community continues to support its own franchises, the massive $9.612 billion price tag for the Seahawks serves as a benchmark for the value of professional sports teams. This deal may influence the future of team ownership in the Greater Los Angeles area, where fans are eager to see their teams thrive under stable and committed leadership. The fact that the sale of the Seahawks was carried out in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen also raises questions about the plans and legacies of local team owners, and how their wishes may shape the future of Los Angeles' sports scene.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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