Patrick Mahomes Sr. will have to pick his spots when it comes to watching his son play this season. The elder Mahomes, still on probation after a DWI plea agreement, asked the court for permission to travel to several Chiefs games — and the judge gave him a partial green light.
According to TMZ, Mahomes Sr. requested clearance to attend games in Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Cincinnati. The judge approved the home games in Kansas City but flat-out rejected the trips to Las Vegas and Cincinnati, meaning the proud papa will be cheering from Arrowhead Stadium only this year.
The restrictions stem from a probation violation earlier this year, when Mahomes Sr. was arrested for allegedly consuming alcohol. That put him on thin ice with the court, and the judge's ruling reflects a careful balancing act between family support and legal accountability.
As part of his DWI plea deal, Mahomes Sr. has been subject to regular urine tests before and after any travel, and he's required to wear a SCRAM alcohol monitoring device. He's also completed 160 hours of community service and an outpatient treatment program — all of which he's reportedly handled without any issues.
Mahomes Sr. has a well-documented history of alcohol-related driving offenses, with at least three arrests on his record. His latest stumble in February triggered the violation that led to this court battle over game attendance.
While the judge's decision keeps him out of two marquee matchups, it does allow him to be present for the Chiefs' home slate, which includes plenty of high-stakes AFC battles. Fans will likely see him in the stands at Arrowhead, cheering on his son as the team chases another Super Bowl run.
The ruling also sidesteps any potential distraction for the team, allowing Patrick Mahomes to focus on football without his father's legal troubles becoming a weekly storyline. The Chiefs have been careful to keep family matters private, and this decision helps maintain that focus.
For now, Mahomes Sr. will have to watch the road games from home, but the judge's willingness to approve home appearances suggests he's making progress in satisfying the court's requirements. It's a small victory for the family, even if the travel list is shorter than hoped.
As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Mahomes Sr. can stay on the straight and narrow — and whether any future requests for travel might be granted. For now, the answer is clear: home games only.
