The ruling on the field stands: Patrick Mahomes is one cool dad.
As the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback prepares to compete in Super Bowl 2023 on Feb. 12, Patrick has already won the game of parenting thanks to his relationship with 23-month-old daughter Sterling Skye.
"She's a kid now, she's a toddler, not a baby anymore," Patrick said of his and wife Brittany Mahomes' eldest child on the Sept. 19 episode of The Drive radio show. "It's cool when you go home, and she recognizes you, and does what you're asking her to do, and she's super smart. Definitely cool to see her grow up."
Even cooler for the Super Bowl champion is seeing her become an older sister after he and Brittany welcomed Patrick "Bronze" Lavon III in November.
"She's figuring it out," the athlete shared when describing Sterling's reaction to another baby in the house. "She wants to hold him, and take care of him, and everything like that."
While Patrick may be focused on the final football game of the season at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., he savors quality time with his kids. One look at his Instagram and you'll see the NFL player enjoying trips to the pumpkin patch or cuddle time on the couch.
"We just want to give her the most normal life that she possibly can so she can grow and have friends and learn and get better and better every single day," Patrick told Today in 2021. "There will be points where she'll be in the public eye, and we have a great understanding of that. Luckily we're in Kansas City where there's a lot of great people that she'll be in a great place as she grows up."
Sounds like a winning strategy to us. For more candid photos of Patrick and his kids, keep scrolling.
Biggest Cheerleaders
Patrick Mahomes received a fist bump from his son Patrick "Bronze" as wife Brittany Mahomes and daughter Sterling Skye looked on during a Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos game in November 2024.
Wild About You
Brittany and Patrick dressed up with their kids on Halloween 2024.
Hola, Mahomes!
The family took a trip to Spain in June 2024.
Best Team Ever
Brittany shared this family pic featuring Patrick and their kids on Mother's Day 2024.
Daddy & Daughter
Patrick held daughter Sterling in this Mother's Day pic Brittany posted in 2024.
Huddle Up
Brittany snuggled with Sterling and Bronze in the family's living room in March 2024.
Bonus Points for Mum & Dad
Patrick and Brittany brought their kids Sterling and Bronze to meet Bluey at the Bluey Big Play Show in March 2024.
Sun, Sand and Family Time
Brittany shared this pic of Patrick with their kids Sterling and Bronze in March 2024.
Happy Birthday, Sterling
Sterling rang in her third birthday at a backyard party in February 2024.
Super Bowl 2024 Champ
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was joined by Brittany and their kids on the field after beating the San Francisco 49ers for the 2024 Super Bowl championship title.
Thankful
The family posed for a holiday photo during Thanksgiving 2023.
The Happiest Place on Earth
After winning the 2023 Super Bowl, Patrick took the family to Disneyland.
Heart of a Champion
Sterling, sucking on a WubbaNub baby cow pacifier, received a kiss from her parents during the 2023 Super Bowl victory party.
Winners
When Patrick earned a spot in Super Bowl 2023, his wife Brittany and daughter Sterling had a front-row seat to the celebration.
Falling in Love
Brittany—then pregnant with Bronze—and Patrick took Sterling to the pumpkin patch in October 2022.
Boo-tiful
For Halloween 2022, Patrick and Brittany's family went as "The Sun, the Moon & the beautiful Ster."
Dad's Day
"Happy Father's Day to this incredible Dada! We love you so much!" Brittany wrote on Father's Day 2022, while pregnant with the couple's second child.
Birthday Girl
Patrick shared this pic of Sterling on her first birthday.
Making a Splash
Patrick and Sterling enjoyed some father-daughter time in the pool.
Smile!
In June 2021 Patrick celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad, with Brittany sharing photos of their little girl.
Flying in Style
Patrick and baby Sterling posed for another pic on a private jet.
Taking a Trip
Wheels up for the daddy-daughter duo!
Sweet Smooches
Patrick kissed Sterling during naptime on the couch.
First Pic
On Easter 2021, Patrick and Brittany shared this family portrait as Sterling's first photo.