What happened: NFL owners unanimously approved the transaction on Aug. 26, clearing the final league hurdle. The agreement reached in July valued the franchise at a reported $9.612 billion.
Why it matters: The Khosla family becomes the franchise's controlling owner ahead of the 2026 regular season. Seattle enters the handoff as the defending Super Bowl champion.
By the numbers: At a reported $9.612 billion, the sale tops the NFL's previous $6.05 billion benchmark by $3.562 billion, or about 59%.
What to watch: Seattle opens the 2026 season Sept. 9 at Lumen Field, its first game under the new ownership.