The WNBA season starts on May 8th, featuring 15 teams and a 44-game schedule. A ranking of the league's mascots based on vibes highlights their unique personalities and aesthetics.
Key points
WNBA season starts on May 8th, 2023
44-game schedule featuring 15 teams
Ranking of mascots based on vibes
Violet from Golden State Valkyries is the top mascot
Mascots enhance game-day experience
Golden State Valkyries
The WNBA season is kicking off soon on May 8th, with a 44-game schedule featuring each of the league's 15 teams. So what better way to celebrate than by looking at the real MVPs of game-day: the mascots.
From chaotic creatures to low-key legends, here's a list of the WNBA's mascots ranked purely on vibes:
1. Golden State Valkyries: Violet. The glasses, the outfit, the purple? She's not just a mascot — she's a whole aesthetic. For my fave: she's a 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
A sports team mascot in a cheerleader outfit performs on a basketball court, energizing the crowd during a game
2. Chicago Sky: Skye. The neon blue hair, the dramatic lashes, and that main character energy. She's a diva, she's the moment, and she's knows it. 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Mascot in a basketball jersey clapping at a sporting event
Q&A
What are the WNBA mascots ranked by vibes?
The WNBA mascots are ranked based on their unique vibes and aesthetics, with Violet from the Golden State Valkyries taking the top spot.
When does the WNBA season start in 2023?
The WNBA season kicks off on May 8th, 2023.
How many teams are in the WNBA for the upcoming season?
There are 15 teams in the WNBA for the upcoming 2023 season.
What is the significance of mascots in the WNBA?
Mascots play a crucial role in energizing the crowd and enhancing the game-day experience for fans.
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3. Connecticut Sun: Blaze. Bright, bold, and fully committed to being the life of the party — Blaze is everyone's favourite hype up mascot. 🏀🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Mascots perform with energetic poses on a basketball court in front of an audience
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4. New York Liberty: Ellie. The crown and the elegance? Ellie is giving "fashion week" but make it basketball. 🏀🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
A sports mascot dressed as a stylized elephant with a basketball jersey and a crown-like headpiece at an indoor sports event
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5. Dallas Wings: Lightning. Lightning is giving a soft energy, but secretly chaotic if you look closer. That lightning bolt says everything I need to know about her. 🏀🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Mascot posing playfully on the red carpet in a basketball uniform with "Dallas 26" and "CVS" text
6. Seattle Storm: Doppler. Officially described as a "furry creature," Doppler is unhinged in the most loveable way. 🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Basketball mascot on court waving a large flag that reads "GET ON YOUR FEET," engaging the crowd during a game
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7. Indiana Fever: Freddy Fever. I'm sure you're wondering what this mascot is supposed to be, and we're all wondering that too. The associate director of the team said he's "up to one's imagination." He's bringing an incredible energy though, so we respect it. 🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
A red and yellow mascot with a large feathered head holds a flag at a sports event, wearing an Indiana Fever jersey
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8. Phoenix Mercury: Scorch. If you were wondering, Scorch is known as an extraterrestrial visitor from Mercury. No further questions... 🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Mascot in a purple furry outfit with a basketball uniform, entertaining a crowd during a basketball game
9. Los Angeles Sparks: Sparky. He's bringing the hype and delivering the vibes! 🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
A sports mascot in a jersey featuring "Los Angeles" and a palm tree logo raises its arm energetically
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10. Minnesota Lynx: Prowl. Cool, composed, and slightly intimidating in the best way, Prowl is the fiercest mascot on this list. 🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Basketball mascot in a jersey entertains a crowd on a court during a game. Audience and players are visible in the background
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11. Washington Mystics: Pax. They're giving some good ole' wholesome panda energy. 🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Basketball mascot, dressed as a panda in a jersey, entertains fans on the court during a game
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12. Las Vegas Aces: Buckets. They've got the moves, they've got the spirit, but simply for the lack of aesthetics — they fall shorter on this list. But that doesn't mean that they don't hype up the crowd just as well as the others! 🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
A basketball mascot in a bunny costume poses energetically on the court, wearing a jersey with the number 18
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13. Toronto Tempo: ?? As a Canadian, I had to mention Toronto Tempo's mascot — even though they're currently mascot-less... No official mascot has been revealed yet, aside from a brief "Metro gnome" tease that turned out to be an April Fools joke... Is it odd to say I'd love this as their mascot? 🏀🏀🏀 out of 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.
Person wearing an inflatable gnome costume with a tall red and white hat stands on a subway platform. Text reads "April Fools'"
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Who's your favourite WNBA mascot? Which team are you rooting for this season? Let us know in the comments!
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