Patrick Mahomes Relies on FaceTiming Brittany and Kids: 'Makes the Distance Feel a Little Smaller' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Brittany Mahomes /Instagram

Brittany Mahomes /Instagram

Patrick Mahomesis staying connected — on and off the field!

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE tied to a new campaign with T-Mobile, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback says that he relies on FaceTime when the team travels, so that he doesn’t miss out on any family moments with wifeBrittany, daughterSterling Skye, 3½, andPatrick “Bronze” Lavon Mahomes III, 21 months.

“It makes the distance feel a little smaller when I’m on the road,” the reigning Super Bowl MVP tells PEOPLE.

All of which will come in handy this week when the Chiefs travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons for their first away game of the season, as Mahomes looks to guide the team to a third win in a row.

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes at his 29th birthday party.Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

Over the past week, he celebrated a squeaker of a victory against the Cincinnati Bengals — and his 29th birthday —  toasting the moments with family and friends includingTravis KelceandTaylor Swift.

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In the new ad that debuts on Friday, Sept. 20, Mahomes “shimmy-shimmy shakes” as he weaves through a T-Mobile store, improvising his route to a new Apple iPhone 16 asSnoop Doggand YouTube starKai Cenatprovide commentary on his moves.

“T-Mobile has always been about connecting people, and that’s something I really value, especially with my family and me always on the go,” Mahomes tells PEOPLE about the partnership. “Plus, their team is just awesome to work with — always full of energy and down to get creative together.”

Mahomes says he relishes “spending as much time with the family,” whether it’s in the offseason or along the sidelines. “There’s nothing better,” he says.

In a birthday post on Instagram earlier this week, Brittany compiled some of their favorite family moments, from going on vacation to snuggling at home on the couch.

“It’s a really special time for our family, we’re all so excited,” Patrick tells PEOPLE.

source: people.com