Ryan Blaney expecting first child with his wife Gianna Blaney, due to arrive this winter, marks a significant moment as the couple prepares to grow their family. The child, a baby boy, is expected to be born on December 6, 2025, coinciding with the NASCAR offseason, allowing the couple precious time together during this milestone.
First Child on the Way for Ryan and Gianna Blaney
Ryan and Gianna Blaney are nearing the end of their pregnancy, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child. They announced they were expecting in July 2025, sharing the news with a sonogram post. The planned due date, December 6, 2025, falls just a few days before their first wedding anniversary, creating special significance for the couple. Notably, the timing lines up with the end of the NASCAR Cup Series season, giving them a unique window of family time that aligns naturally, especially for a racing family balancing a busy schedule like Team Penske’s own Ryan Blaney.
After a standout year that saw Blaney clinch the championship race at Phoenix at the conclusion of his 2025 campaign, he now turns his attention to family life just as the racing calendar pauses for winter. The shift from high-speed races to quiet anticipation offers a new kind of excitement for the defending champion and his wife.
Sharing Joy and Anticipation with Fans
Gianna Blaney has kept fans updated throughout her pregnancy, often posting on social media about her experiences. Sharing a glimpse of their life, the couple appeared in a recent Colorado outing, dressed for the evening and captioning the moment with,
“It’s almost time — our little family of two turns into three ✨.”
– Gianna Blaney
Ryan expressed relief regarding the timing of his son’s arrival, which coincides with the quieter off-season, stating before the Chicago Street Race in July,
“We’re due in the winter, so that takes a lot of stress off,” Blaney said before qualifying for the Chicago Street Race back in July. “I can’t say we necessarily drew it up that way. Just kind of got fortunate on the timing of it.”
– Ryan Blaney, Driver
Gianna Blaney Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Experience
Gianna has openly shared her reflections on the pregnancy journey, describing her time in the second trimester and expressing gratitude for the timing of her due date, which will allow Ryan to be fully present. In a July conversation with Haley Dillon on the Believe in the Good podcast, Gianna said,
“So, Saturday I’ll be 17 weeks (due),” she said in the Believe in the Good podcast (0:11 onwards). “I’m just honestly grateful that my due date is during the off-season, especially since it’s my first pregnancy. I don’t know what to expect. And just having Ryan there with me will help calm a lot of nerves.”
– Gianna Blaney
Throughout the summer, Gianna has faced challenges, such as severe morning sickness. She revealed managing hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that brought more intense symptoms compared to typical morning sickness, and clarified that this illness does not indicate the baby’s gender. Despite these difficulties, she has remained open about the unpredictability of a first pregnancy and the comfort of sharing it with Ryan during the sport’s break.
Celebrating New Milestones and Looking Ahead
The Blaneys did not specifically plan for an off-season birth, but the schedule now allows them to attend medical appointments together and focus on early childcare without the added demands of a racing calendar. Over the Fourth of July holiday, the couple hosted a gender reveal celebration, sharing with friends and fans that they are expecting a son.
As the NASCAR Cup Series season concluded, with the next events scheduled for early 2026—including the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray and the Daytona 500—Ryan and Gianna can enjoy the winter months preparing for their baby’s arrival. With this new chapter, they look forward to experiencing parenthood side by side, with racing on pause and family at the center stage.
