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2026 World Series graphic featuring Milwaukee Brewers mascot Bernie Brewer and Tampa Bay Rays mascot Raymond, with the text Bernie Brewer vs Raymond. One series. Two mascots. One first ring.
Bernie Brewer

World Series 2026: Bernie Brewer vs. Raymond

October 23, 2026
The 2026 World Series Mascot Showdown for a First Championship Bernie Brewer and Raymond have never celebrated a World Series title, and neither has the ...
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The exterior of the Baltimore Orioles warehouse at Camden Yards, with text overlay reading The Oriole Bird still flying and Always part of Birdland.
Mr. Splash

The Oriole Bird Remains a Mascot Hall of Famer

October 16, 2026
Our Statement on the Baltimore Orioles Layoffs The Oriole Bird is, and will remain, an inducted member of the Mascot Hall of Fame. Here is ...
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The Mascot Awards logo features a star emblem with text announcing that the 2026 High School Mascot submission is now open and the quest for the Golden Reggy starts now.

2026 MHOF Mascot Awards

October 12, 2026
Welcome To the 2026 Mascot Awards The Mascot Awards are the Mascot Hall of Fame’s annual celebration of mascotry’s best moments. They include stunts, dance-offs, ...
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Logo for The Mascot Awards featuring the text High School Mascot of the Year below a gold star icon.

2026 High School Mascot Awards

October 12, 2026
2026 High School Mascot Award Categories Friday night lights get the headlines. The character leading the student section, firing up the pep rally, and high-fiving ...
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Graphic for The Mascot Awards featuring the text Collegiate Mascot of the Year below a gold star logo.

2026 Collegiate Mascot Categories

October 12, 2026
2026 Collegiate Mascot Awards College mascots carry a lot on their furry shoulders. They energize packed stadiums, anchor campus traditions, welcome prospective students, reconnect alumni, ...
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The 2026 Mascot Awards logo with the text Minor League / Semi-Pro Mascot below it on a black background.

2026 Minor League & Semi-Pro Mascot Awards

October 12, 2026
Minor League & Semi-Pro Mascot Award Categories In the semi-pro community, the mascot is often the biggest star in the building and the hardest worker. ...
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The Mascot Awards logo, including the 2026 Mascot of the Year title, with the text MAJOR LEAGUE MASCOT below it.

2026 Major League Mascot Awards

October 12, 2026
Major League Mascot Award Categories Major league mascots perform for tens of thousands of fans a night and millions more on screens and social feeds. ...
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The Mascot Awards logo with the text Nonprofit Mascot of the Year below it.

2026 Nonprofit Mascot Awards

October 12, 2026
Nonprofit Mascot Award Categories Nonprofit mascots have a unique job. They don’t sell tickets or products. They make a cause approachable, memorable, and human. A ...
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The 2026 Mascot Awards logo with the text Corporate Mascot below.

2026 Corporate Mascot Awards

October 12, 2026
Best Corporate Campaign & Best New Corporate Character Categories A great brand mascot does what a logo can’t. It walks, waves, dances, tells jokes, and ...
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A man in a viking helmet and a BYU-I mascot stand before a viking ship for the Mascot Minute, October 12, 2026, as Thor the Viking returns to Rexburg. Photo: BYU-Idaho

Mascot Minute October 12, 2026

October 12, 2026
The Mascot Minute: This Week in Mascot News The Oregon Duck’s Trojan Horse Arrives Two Weeks Late — Before Saturday’s game at Autzen Stadium, Oregon ...
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A statue of Big Tex in a cowboy hat and Texas Strong shirt stands against a blue sky. Text reads: Mascot Minute, September 28, 2026. Big Tex Rises Again.

Mascot Minute September 28, 2026

September 28, 2026
The Mascot Minute: This Week in Mascot News STUFF Wins Mascot of the Year — Again — Orlando Magic mascot STUFF was named the 2026 ...
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A costumed beaver mascot, reminiscent of Buc-ee’s famous character, stands in a store beside a T-shirt featuring a cartoon moose in a red shirt, with the text HI! IM A MOOSE. Text reads: BRAND MASCOT NEWS—BEAVER VS. MOOSE MASCOT BATTLE ENDS.

Buc-ee’s Beaver and the Moose Finally Made Peace

September 25, 2026
Buc-ee’s Beaver and the Moose That Finally Made Peace Here at the Mascot Hall of Fame, we love a good mascot rivalry on the field ...
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A bronze statue of the Suica Penguin smiles and waves; bold yellow text above reads Sayonara, Suica Penguin and below, Suica Penguin is officially retiring. Trees and greenery surround the beloved Suica Penguin in the background.
Japan

Japan’s Beloved Suica Penguin Is Retiring

September 18, 2026
After 25 Years, Japan’s Beloved Suica Penguin Is Retiring For a quarter of a century, one small, round, black-and-white penguin has quietly become one of ...
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A cartoon devil mascot holding a trident is featured on a purple background with bold yellow text that reads: Mascot Minute, September 14, 2026, and THAT’S A LOT OF PUSH-UPS!.

The Mascot Minute Sept 14, 2026

September 14, 2026
The Mascot Minute: This Week in Mascot News Willie Wildcat Earns Every Push-Up — Kansas State’s mascot became a viral star during a 71-3 blowout ...
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Seven sports mascots, including animals and characters, are shown in Polaroid-style photos above the words Mascot Family Trees: The Wildest Lineages in Sports on a dark purple background, highlighting the quirky heritage of the most iconic Mascot Family Trees.
Bevo

Mascot Family Trees

September 11, 2026
The Wildest Lineages in Sports Some mascots are one-and-done characters. Others come from actual bloodlines, decades-long human family traditions, or full-blown mascot marriages complete with ...
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