Voting for the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Has Closed
The Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 vote is officially closed. Counting is underway. The Class of 2026 will be revealed next week. Be among the first to know the Class of 2026 by joining Our Mailing List! You can shop our limited-edition nominee shirts while they last.
The 2026 induction is proudly supported by The Conspiracists, a comedy mockumentary where two siblings attempt to stage an all-inclusive conspiracy convention while a much bigger mystery unfolds behind the scenes. This year’s ballot is packed with personality, tradition, chaos, championships, and at least one banana with better abs than most gym memberships.
Meet the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Candidates
Cocky has the résumé of a mascot legend. With multiple national championships, a Capital One Mascot Challenge win, and recognition from Sports Illustrated as one of college football’s greatest mascots, Cocky brings confidence, Gamecock pride, and championship swagger.
Buzz began with a surprise 1979 pep rally appearance and never really slowed down. Known for crowd surfing, the Buzz Flip, and high-energy skits, Buzz turns Georgia Tech spirit into a full-contact performance without losing the fun.
Split is not just the Savannah Bananas’ mascot — he is a 7-foot-tall potassium-powered spectacle. Known as the “World’s Strongest Banana,” Split brings dance-offs, stunts, social media star power, and a shredded physique that makes fruit salad feel underachieving.
Hook ’Em brings the legendary Longhorns spirit to life with one of the most recognizable mascot identities in college sports. Built from Texas tradition and fueled by big-game energy, Hook ’Em represents burnt orange pride wherever the Longhorns go.
Miles brings Mile High energy to Broncos Country with NFL-sized charisma and serious big-game experience. From AFC Championship Games to Super Bowl glory, Miles has been part of major Denver moments while also showing up year-round for the community.
The Pirate Parrot has been bringing bright-green baseball chaos to Pittsburgh since 1979. Goofy, loud, and impossible to miss, this feathered fan favorite has turned dancing, crowd work, and classic ballpark comedy into a decades-long Pirates tradition.
Mrs. Met is a trailblazer, a style icon, and one of baseball’s most important mascot figures. First appearing as Lady Met in 1965 and making her official in-person debut in 1975, she represents female fandom, New York energy, Mets pride, and the ability to look Amazin’ while doing literally everything.
Goldy Gopher is head-spinning, jittery, mischievous, and always smiling. A four-time UCA Mascot National Champion, Goldy represents the University of Minnesota and the Gopher State with elite performance chops and a grin that says, “Yes, I planned this.”
FIN the Whale brings orca-sized energy to the Vancouver Canucks. With big personality, strong crowd interaction, and a perfect connection to the Canucks’ West Coast identity, FIN has become one of hockey’s most recognizable and beloved mascot personalities.
Cosmo the Cougar is one of the most athletic and viral mascots in the country. With more than 2.5 million social media followers, three Guinness World Records, and unforgettable performances with the BYU Cougarettes, Cosmo brings global reach to Cougar pride.
Purdue Pete is one of the most unmistakable mascots in college sports. From his 1940 logo origins to his hard-hat boilermaker identity, Pete’s intense stare, mallet-carrying tradition, and decades of redesigns have made him a true Purdue icon.