Topps Flagship NBA Basketball 2026-27: release date, formats, rookies and chase cards
Topps Flagship is where every NBA season's collection starts. The 2026-27 set has a 300-card base set with 45 rookies from the new draft class, a 45th-anniversary 1981-82 Topps insert and autograph set, and short-print case hits like All Kings and Bounce. It is the best-value way to collect the new rookies on day one.
When is the UK release date?
Hobby, Jumbo and Value boxes are expected on 5 November 2026, with Mega boxes on 12 November 2026. Dates are set by Topps and can move. Mania Cards pre-orders ship as soon as stock arrives with us.
Which Flagship NBA 2026-27 box should I buy?
- Hobby box: 20 packs of 12 cards (240 cards) with 1 autograph or relic. Hobby-only Victory parallels and Player Number Variations. Case of 12.
- Jumbo box: 10 packs of 28 cards with 1 autograph and 1 relic.
- Mega box: 12 packs of 15 cards with four 1981-82 Topps inserts.
- Value box: 10 packs of 12 cards with six inserts.
- Fat Pack: a quick, affordable rip for collectors chasing rookies.
In short: Hobby and Jumbo for hits and Hobby-only parallels; Mega, Value and Fat Packs to build the set and chase the 1981-82 inserts.
The 2026-27 rookie class
The 45 rookies (#256–300) are led by AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer, with Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, Morez Johnson Jr. and Brayden Burries.
Key chases and case hits
- All Kings SSP, with Gold 1/1 parallels
- Bounce and Quest for the Crown SSPs
- 1981-82 Topps inserts and autographs for the 45th anniversary
- Flagship Real One Autographs: rookies, stars and legends down to FoilFractor 1/1
- Rookie Photo Shoot Autographs, with Red /5 and Platinum 1/1
- New inserts Poster Factory and Levitation, plus FoilFractor 1/1, First Card 1/1 and Red Rainbow /5 parallels
FAQ
When does Topps Flagship Basketball 2026-27 come out in the UK?
Expected 5 November 2026, with Mega boxes on 12 November.
How many cards are in the 2026-27 Flagship NBA base set?
300 cards, including 45 rookies.
How many hits are in a Flagship NBA Hobby box?
One autograph or relic per Hobby box. Jumbo boxes have one autograph and one relic.
When will my pre-order ship?
As soon as stock arrives with us after release. If you order it with in-stock items, the whole order ships together once this release lands.
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