CAT (mascot)
Fictional character
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CAT is the official mascot of FC Barcelona, introduced during the club's 125th anniversary celebrations in November 2024.[1] Designed by Jordi and Carlos Grangel of the Catalan animation company Grangel Studio, CAT represents an anthropomorphic wildcat whose appearance and symbolism intentionally evoke Catalan cultural identity.[2]
First appearance
29 November 2024CreatedbyCarlos Grangel and Jordi Grangel
SpeciesEuropean wildcat
GenderUnspecified
| CAT | |
|---|---|
.jpg) CAT during a public event in 2025 | |
First appearance | 29 November 2024 |
| Created by | Carlos Grangel and Jordi Grangel |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | European wildcat |
| Gender | Unspecified |
| Affiliation | FC Barcelona |
| Nationality | Catalonia |
Background
Presentation and debut
CAT was officially unveiled on 29 November 2024 at the Gran Teatre del Liceu during the club's 125th anniversary gala.[1]
Future developments
In a 2024 interview on 3CAT, Carlos Grangel revealed that preliminary discussions were underway to develop an animated film featuring CAT, aiming to expand the character beyond sports representation into entertainment media.[6]