Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are officially expanding their family once again. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the couple announced in a joint Instagram post that they are expecting their fourth child together, sharing the milestone through a series of beachside family photographs.

The announcement featured the couple posing on the sand alongside their three children: daughters Sterling Skye and Golden Raye, and son Patrick "Bronze" Lavon Mahomes III, according to KMBC. In the images, the children are seen gathering around their mother and placing their hands on her growing baby bump, while another frame captures Patrick and Brittany cradling her belly together, as noted by TMZ.

"Another blessing from God🥹🙏🏼 & then there were 6🤍," the couple wrote in the joint social media caption. Following the upload, the NFL quarterback also left six red heart emojis in the post's comment section to celebrate the news.

Details of the Beachside Reveal and Expected Timing

While the social media carousel confirmed that the family of five will soon become a family of six, the couple kept specific details regarding the pregnancy private.

Neither the baby's sex nor an exact due date was included in the initial announcement.

Reports regarding the timeline of the baby's arrival vary slightly in how they frame the upcoming birth. According to KCTV5 and Marca, the couple did not announce a specific due date or reveal whether they are having a boy or a girl. Meanwhile, Us Weekly reported that the couple is ready to expand their team in 2027, though the outlet did not establish a specific month or day for the expected arrival.

The news comes less than two years after the birth of their third child, Golden Raye, who arrived in January 2025 just weeks before Patrick led the Chiefs to an appearance in the 2025 Super Bowl, according to E! News.

A Shifting Perspective on Expanding the Family

For many followers of the high-profile sports family, the fourth pregnancy comes as a notable surprise. Following the birth of Golden in early 2025, Brittany publicly indicated that she and Patrick might be finished having children, or at least planned to take a lengthy pause before considering another addition.

During a June 2025 appearance on the "Whoops" podcast, the 31-year-old Kansas City Current co-owner addressed the possibility of having a fourth baby. "We're done, we're done for a while," Brittany said during the episode, as cited by Us Weekly. "I don't know. I mean, I feel like you can never say you're done. I think three is all I need."

Despite her hesitation at the time about adding a fourth child, Brittany has consistently spoken about how motherhood has shifted her daily priorities. In a separate interview with Yahoo Entertainment, she explained how raising her children changed her perspective on work and life.

"When you become a mom, you learn to say no to things that aren't as important and focus on what's best for your life and your family," Brittany told the outlet, adding that she prioritizes keeping her eyes, mind, and focus on her family.

"It's made me more intentional, more purposeful and honestly, more motivated to keep going and keep showing my kids that there are no boundaries in front of you. You can achieve anything. You can be a part of anything that you want to. You need to dream big and understand that you have to work hard and do the hard things to do the fun things."

The Mahomes Family Timeline and Balancing the NFL

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, both 31, tied the knot in March 2022 after welcoming their first child, daughter Sterling Skye, in February 2021. Their son, Bronze, followed in November 2022, and Golden arrived in January 2025, according to People and KCTV5.

At the time of the November 2026 announcement, outlets noted that Sterling is 5 years old and Bronze is 3 years old, though publications differed slightly on Golden's exact age in months: People listed the youngest daughter at 19 months, E!

News reported her age as 21 months, and Us Weekly noted she is 22 months old.

As the family prepares for a fourth child, the Chiefs quarterback continues to balance the demands of professional football with his responsibilities at home. The children have become regular fixtures at Kansas City games and Championship celebrations, including the 2023 Super Bowl victory party and sideline appearances during the 2024 NFL season.

Patrick previously addressed the complexities of managing an NFL career alongside fatherhood during a July 2023 episode of the Netflix docuseries Quarterback. He noted that while the public watches his performance on game days, very few people see the daily routine required at home.

"They don't see how you have to manage playing football and being a dad and being a husband," Patrick said in the series. "It's football. You're gonna have highs. You're gonna have the lows.

You put so much into this that you want to win, you want to succeed. And you want to win that Super Bowl at the end of the year. But I have to be a dad too. I have to be a husband."

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' fourth baby due?

The couple has not announced an official due date. While KCTV5 noted that no due date was provided in the Tuesday announcement, Us Weekly reported that the couple is expected to welcome the new addition in 2027.

Have Patrick and Brittany revealed the baby's sex?

No. The November 10 Instagram post did not specify whether the couple is expecting a boy or a girl.

What are the names and ages of the couple's three older children?

Patrick and Brittany share three children: daughter Sterling Skye (born in February 2021, age 5), son Patrick "Bronze" Lavon Mahomes III (born in November 2022, age 3), and daughter Golden Raye (born in January 2025).

Depending on the outlet, Golden's age at the time of the announcement was reported as 19 months by People, 21 months by E! News, and 22 months by Us Weekly.

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