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71 schools use the "Gladiators" mascot.
Most common states: Michigan (11), Texas (9), California (8)
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The Gladiator mascot is one of the coolest and toughest-sounding mascots out there Imagine a strong, fearless warrior from ancient times, wielding a sword and shield, ready to take on any challenge. This mascot is all about bravery, strength, and teamwork. Used by 71 schools across the USA, the Gladiator is especially popular in Michigan, where it seems to inspire a lot of school spirit. When you think of a Gladiator, you think of someone who is bold, courageous, and always ready to defend their team. It's no wonder this mascot is a favorite among students and athletes alike – it's the ultimate symbol of resilience and determination 🛡️. So, if you're a Gladiator, you're part of a proud tradition of being fierce, loyal, and unstoppable ⚡
Hear how the Gladiators fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 11 programs flying the Gladiators banner across Michigan. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Carter
Michigan Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Michigan. With 11 schools per million residents, the Gladiators is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Sullivan
Michigan Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Gladiators delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
71 schools in our database use the Gladiators mascot across 24 states.
The Gladiators shows up most in Michigan (11), Texas (9), and California (8). Mi also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Gladiators as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Gladiators most often (36 schools). Other (12) and Middle School (12) also feature this mascot.