Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook linked to potential $10 billion Seahawks ownership bidding war
Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook have been linked to potential interest in purchasing the Seattle Seahawks, who are up for sale following the directive of late owner Paul G. Allen. The franchise, valued at an estimated $8 billion to $10 billion, has attracted several investor groups, though no formal bids have been confirmed. The sale process is being managed by Allen & Company and Latham & Watkins, with approval from the majority of NFL team owners required for any ownership transfer.
- ▪Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook are reportedly among four groups considering a bid for the Seattle Seahawks.
- ▪The Seahawks' sale process was initiated by Paul G. Allen's estate after the team won the Super Bowl in February 2026.
- ▪The team could sell for between $8 billion and $10 billion, potentially setting a new record for an NFL franchise sale.
- ▪Zuckerberg's net worth is $222 billion, significantly higher than Cook's $2.8 billion, according to Forbes.
- ▪Any new ownership of an NFL team requires approval from at least three-fourths of the league's current team owners.
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NFL Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook linked to potential $10 billion Seahawks ownership bidding war By Matt Ehalt Published April 30, 2026, 3:19 p.m. ET It could be Apple vs. Facebook for the Seahawks. Facebook/Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook have been linked to the sale of the reigning Super Bowl champions, according to Front Office sports. The pair of tech heavyweights reportedly are among four groups that have expressed interest, although sources described their interest to FOS as in the consideration phase for a potential bid. 3 Facebook/Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg in February 2026. Frederick M. Brown for California Post It is unclear if any party has made a bid, per Front Office Sports.
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