The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

GoatWars fans rank Phillie Phanatic (Philadelphia Phillies) the greatest of all time among Sports Mascots, with a 71.6% Goatscore.

Chasing the crown: #2 The San Diego Chicken (61.5%), #3 Uga (Georgia Bulldogs) (58.9%).

This GOAT List is based on 1,292 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 6, 2026.

Sports Mascots

Who brings the most hype, chaos, or tradition to the game? From the Phillie Phanatic’s antics to Gritty’s internet takeover, sports mascots are more than costumed characters — they’re icons. Vote in head-to-head battles and decide which mascot deserves the top spot on the GOAT List.

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. PHILLIE PHANATIC (PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES)

71.6% win rate

#1 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

2. THE SAN DIEGO CHICKEN

61.5% win rate

#2 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

3. UGA (GEORGIA BULLDOGS)

58.9% win rate

#3 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

T4. BENNY THE BULL (CHICAGO BULLS)

54.6% win rate

Tied for the #4 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

T4. THE SUNS GORILLA (PHOENIX SUNS)

54.6% win rate

Tied for the #4 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

6. MR. MET (NEW YORK METS)

50.5% win rate

#6 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

7. GRITTY (PHILADELPHIA FLYERS)

48.1% win rate

#7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

8. BEVO (TEXAS LONGHORNS)

42.9% win rate

#8 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

9. YOUPPI! (MONTREAL CANADIENS / EXPOS)

41.3% win rate

#9 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

10. KC WOLF (KANSAS CITY CHIEFS)

32.7% win rate

#10 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

11. JAXSON DE VILLE (JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS)

32.0% win rate

#11 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

12. SMOKEY (TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS)

30.3% win rate

#12 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

GOAT List FAQs

Who is the greatest of all time among Sports Mascots?

GoatWars fans rank Phillie Phanatic (Philadelphia Phillies) the greatest of all time among Sports Mascots, with a 71.6% Goatscore.

How is the GOAT List calculated?

The GOAT List ranks every contender in Sports Mascots by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.

How many votes is this ranking based on?

This GOAT List is based on 1,292 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 6, 2026.