Seahawks begin process of selling team — less than two weeks after Super Bowl win


Ever dreamed of buying a defending Super Bowl champion franchise?

Well, now you can — if you have a few billion dollars lying around. 

The Estate of Paul G. Allen announced it had “commenced a formal sale process” of the Seahawks just 10 days after the franchise captured its second Super Bowl title with a 29-13 win over the Patriots at Levi’s Stadium. 


Seahawks begin process of selling team — less than two weeks after Super Bowl win
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hands the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Jody Allen of the Seahawks after their Super Bowl win over the Patriots on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, Calif. Getty Images

In a statement announcing the news, the Allen estate said the sale of the Seahawks is “consistent with Allen’s directive to eventually sell his sports holdings and direct all Estate proceeds to philanthropy.”

“The Estate has selected investment bank Allen & Company and law firm Latham & Watkins to lead the sale process, which is estimated to continue through the 2026 off-season.

NFL owners must then ratify a final purchase agreement,” the statement continued. 

Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, purchased the Seahawks in 1997 for around $200 million. 

The team’s current home, Lumen Field, was built, and Seattle won its first Super Bowl (2014) during his tenure and made another Big Game appearance the following season.

Allen died in 2018, and his younger sister, Jody Allen, has been the chair of the franchise since. 


Seattle Seahawks Owner Paul Allen  on the field prior to the National Football League game between the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks on October 22, 2017, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Seahawks owner Paul Allen on the field before their win over the Giants on Oct. 22, 2017, at MetLife Stadium. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

At the time of his death, Allen owned the Seahawks, Trail Blazers and a 25 percent stake in the Sounders.

As part of his will, Allen directed his sister to eventually sell off his sports holdings and use the proceeds for charity. 

The Seahawks were valued at an estimated $6.59 billion last year by Sportico. Forbes valued the team at $6.7 billion. 

The sale of the Seahawks is expected to set a new NFL record, with some suggesting they could sell for as much as $8 billion. 


Tom Brady, Alix Earle, Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner and more spotted at star-studded Fanatics Super Bowl 2026 party



Tom Brady was one of the many athletes who attended Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Saturday. Getty Images

Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party was the place to be in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday.

The annual bash was jam-packed with A-listers once again, making it one of the most sought-after parties to score an invite to during Big Game Weekend.

One of the earliest celebs to arrive and make his way down the red carpet at Pier 48 was NFL legend Tom Brady, followed by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, New York Giants star Cam Skattebo and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

The NFL legend (pictured here with Fanatics CEO Rubin) was one of the first to arrive to the star-studded party. Getty Images for Fanatics
The two were joined by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his wife, Dana Blumberg. Getty Images for Fanatics
Other notable guest athletes included Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow (pictured), New York Giants player Cam Skattebo and retired NFL quarterback Drew Brees. Getty Images

Shortly after, we spotted everyone from influencer Alix Earle — who, along with Brady, has been hopping around to all the hottest Super Bowl parties this week — to singer J Balvin, NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., retired NBA pro Dwight Howard, actor Jamie Foxx and “CBS Mornings” host Gayle King.

Of putting together such an A-list guest list this year, Fanatics CEO Rubin exclusively told Page Six that it was “really easy” thanks to the Patriots making it into the Super Bowl.

“I get one of my closest friends, Robert, [and Kraft Group president] Jonathan Kraft actually being in the game, that helps, by the way, when your friends are playing in the game,” he explained on the red carpet.

“What’s going to make it a great week is that, we’re going to have the best party ever today and then the [New England Patriots] are going to win the game tomorrow.”

Influencer Alix Earle, who has been hitting up several Super Bowl parties this week, turned heads on the carpet. Getty Images
Ashanti stopped to snap pics for photographers before heading into the bash with husband Nelly and friends. Getty Images
Ciara attended the party — and even gave a surprise performance! — with husband Russell Wilson by her side. Getty Images for Fanatics
Even actor Kevin Costner stepped out for Saturday’s exclusive party at Pier 48 in San Francisco, Calif. Getty Images

Inside the star-studded bash, Page Six spotted rapper Jay-Z hanging out with friends in an exclusive, roped-off area of the venue, taking a spot right next to the stage.

Just a few feet away, “Bloody Valentine” rocker MGK was seen chatting it up with actor Kevin Costner, who became “fast friends” with the singer’s close pal, Pete Davidson, at last year’s VIP fête.

Kendall Jenner was also in attendance — after recently appearing in a Super Bowl 2026 ad for Fanatics Sportsbook — and at one point stopped to snap an unexpected pic with Kraft.

Kendall Jenner, who recently starred in a Super Bowl ad for Fanatics Sportsbook, also stopped by the VIP bash. Sophie Sahara/Fanatics
Page Six spotted MGK, Kevin Hart and Meek Mill partying in an exclusive roped-off section of the venue. Getty Images for Fanatics
Meanwhile, David Blaine and Odell Beckham Jr. were photographed chatting it up inside the fête. Getty Images for Fanatics
Also spotted inside: Sofía Vergara, J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer posing for pics for photographers. Getty Images for Fanatics
The VIP bash provided us with plenty of epic photo opps, including this one of Jerry Jones and Jon Bon Jovi. Getty Images for Fanatics

Other attendees included Zac Efron, Sofía Vergara, Jon Bon Jovi, Diplo, Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Teyana Taylor, Russell Wilson, Shaboozey, Drew Brees, 2 Chainz, French Montana, Reggie Bush, Guy Fieri, Fat Joe, Becky G, Tiffany Haddish, Keegan-Michael Key, Adam Devine, Emma Roberts, Livvy Dunne, Kevin Hart, Danny Amendola, Ja Rule, Lala Anthony, Camille Kostek, Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk and many more.

Guests at the party were entertained from beginning to end, with performances from Cardi B — who encouraged partygoers to take shots with her in celebration — along with SZA, Travis Scott, Ciara, 21 Savage, Don Toliver, Chase B and Nelly and Ashanti.

The Fanatics bash kicked off just one day before the New England Patriots face off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Cardi B performed at the party after Page Six broke the news that she would be taking the stage at this year’s event. Fanatics
Rapper Nelly was also one of the performers, and was later joined by his wife, Ashanti. Fanatics
SZA had partygoers on their feet from beginning to end, running through hit after hit from her popular catalog. Fanatics
Travis Scott, who is a regular at Fanatics events, closed out the night with a hyped-up set ahead of Sunday’s game. Fanatics

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, meanwhile, will be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, following an opening ceremony by Green Day and pre-game performances from Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones.

“I just want to have fun, it’s going to be a huge party,” the “King of Latin Trap” (real name: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) teased during Apple Music’s press conference in San Francisco Thursday.

“I don’t want to give spoilers; people only need to worry about dancing. They don’t even have to learn Spanish; it’s better if they dance, but there’s no better dance [than one] that comes from the heart.”

Tune into all the Super Bowl 2026 festivities live on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and Universo Sunday.