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Seneca Nation Completes Acquisition of Rochester Knighthawks Franchise

Under Seneca Holdings stewardship the Knighthawks will remain in Rochester with their existing branding for the 2025–26 season

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Overview

  • The Seneca Nation finalized the purchase through its business arm Seneca Holdings, LLC for undisclosed terms on August 5
  • The Knighthawks will keep their name, uniforms, colors and other marks for the upcoming season
  • Dan Carey will add the title of president to his role as general manager of the team
  • The deal makes the Seneca Nation only the second Native American tribe to own a professional sports franchise outright
  • Seneca Holdings, formed in 2009 to invest in non-gaming businesses, is expanding its portfolio through this sports franchise acquisition