Topps Holiday Football 2026: what's in the box and what to chase
Topps Holiday Football is the Christmas edition of the NFL season: the 200-card base set (150 veterans and 50 rookies) gets festive designs, with a parallel Chrome base set and hidden variations to hunt. At 100 cards per Mega box, it is one of the best-value rips of the year and an easy gift for any NFL fan.
Release date
Topps Holiday Football 2026 released on 23 October 2026 and is in stock now, in time for Christmas.
What's in a Mega box?
- 10 packs of 10 cards (100 cards per box)
- Base and Chrome rookies in festive designs
- Autographs are rare, around 2 per 20-box case on average
- Case: 20 sealed boxes
Rookies on the checklist
The 50 rookies include Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Ty Simpson, Cade Klubnik, Jordyn Tyson, Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon and Kenyon Sadiq. Autograph signers include Mendoza, Love, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, Drake Maye and Jaxson Dart.
Key chases
- Dear Santa Autograph Relics: players sign their festive wish list with a player-worn swatch, /50 down to Golden Glitter 1/1
- Hidden Elf variations: look closely, there are elves hidden in the base design
- Rookie Holiday Spirit Variations: around 1 in 1,000 packs
- Holiday Spirit Variations: around 1 in 250 packs
- Snow Globe Moments, Frozen Fields and Deck the Fields inserts
- Rare parallels including Menorah /8, Golden Glitter 1/1 and SuperFractor 1/1
FAQ
How many cards are in a Topps Holiday Football 2026 Mega box?
100 cards: 10 packs of 10.
Are there autographs in Topps Holiday Football?
Yes, but they are rare: around two per 20-box case. The top chase is the Dear Santa Autograph Relic.
What is a Hidden Elf variation?
A base card with a small elf hidden in the design. Look closely at every card.
Is Topps Holiday Football 2026 out now?
Yes, it released on 23 October 2026 and is in stock.
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