What are the Seahawks worth? Whatever the highest bidder will pay.
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks are officially for sale by the Paul Allen Trust, marking a rare opportunity to purchase a controlling interest in an NFL franchise, especially the defending Super Bowl champions.
- Recent NFL franchise sales and valuations suggest the Seahawks' price will likely fall between $9 billion and $11 billion, potentially surpassing $10 billion due to strong market demand.
- NFL team values continue to rise steadily, driven by increasing league-wide TV revenue shared equally among teams, along with other income sources like ticket sales.
- The final sale price will be determined by competitive bidding among wealthy buyers, potentially resulting in an auction that drives the price even higher.
- Analysts emphasize that the Seahawks' true worth is what a buyer is willing to pay,
