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Mascots at the Met Gala, Uninvited

Six sports mascots arrived uninvited at the 2026 Met Gala. All six were removed from the steps before entering. Statements follow.

May 5, 2026 updated May 5, 2026 😢😢😢 deeply sad

NEW YORK, NY — Six sports mascots arrived at the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night without invitations. None made it inside. Our cameras were there.

Rumble the Bison at the steps of the Met Gala

Rumble the Bison, Oklahoma City Thunder: “SGA is in there, so I thought I should be here, too.”

Steely McBeam being escorted from the Met Gala

Steely McBeam, Pittsburgh Steelers: He characterized his removal as “temporary.”

Artie the Artichoke at the Met Gala

Artie the Artichoke, Scottsdale Community College: He had no explanation for his presence and appreciated the escort out.

King Cake Baby at the Met Gala

King Cake Baby, New Orleans Pelicans: “THIS IS THE PLACE FOR WEIRDOS, RIGHT?!” he said, and he meant it.

Stuff the Magic Dragon at the Met Gala

Stuff the Magic Dragon, Orlando Magic: “I just needed something good after this last week. I wanted to get out, not be stuck at home. I guess I’m gonna go home.”

Mr. Met at the Met Gala

Mr. Met, New York Mets: “My name is in the title,” he said, in a neck brace, outside.