2025-26
2025-26 Topps Basketball Hobby Box
basketball
Frequently asked
What makes 2025-26 Topps Basketball special?
This is Topps' return to the NBA after years away. The big draws are Victor Wembanyama's first-ever NBA licensed autographs in a Spurs jersey, fully licensed LeBron James autographs exclusive to this release, and a powerhouse rookie class led by Cooper Flagg.
What's the base set like?
It's a deep 300-card base set spotlighting stars, legends, and rookies. Cards come in base and parallel versions, with Golden Mirror photo variations on the hardwood.
What are the key autograph inserts?
The Real One Auto features Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James. The 1980-81 Topps Basketball Rookie Autographs use the classic design and chase the league's top rookies. Flagship Real One Relics pair game-worn pieces with base card imagery, including rare low-numbered patch parallels.
What inserts should I chase?
All Kings is a bold playing-card design with veterans and rookies. Rise of Stardom focuses on rookies and their path to stardom. MVP Vault spotlights only elite MVP winners. These are the main thematic inserts collectors hunt.
What box formats are available?
Hobby boxes come in the standard 12-pack format. Blaster boxes have 7 packs. Mega boxes have 10 packs with more inserts and parallels per box on average.
When did this release?
2025-26 Topps Basketball arrived on October 23, 2025. It's the flagship release; note that 2025-26 Topps Signature Class Basketball is a separate premium autograph-focused product that released later (May 28, 2026).
When did 2025-26 Topps come out?
It dropped October 23, 2025.
What's in a 2025-26 Topps hobby box?
Multiple formats available. Hobby box: 12 packs per box, 5 cards per pack. Blaster box: 7 packs per box, 5 cards per pack. Mega box: 10 packs per box, 8 cards per pack.
Where can I buy 2025-26 Topps?
We track listings across the major North American card shops and surface the best price up top. The Buy on eBay links go through the eBay Partner Network.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box | $125Trading Card Market | |||
| Hobby Jumbo Box |  |
$575 | ||
| Mega Box | |
$11 | ||
| Blaster Box | |
$11 | ||
| Blaster Box 2026 topps basketball blaster (144 card box) |  |
$80 | ||
| Blaster Box 2026 topps basketball blaster box | |
$80 | ||
| Retail Box | |
$250 | ||
| Hobby Box Case |  |
$5,200 | ||
| Hobby Jumbo Box Case | |
$4,575 | ||
| Mega Box Case | |
$3,150 | ||
| Blaster Box Case | |
$2,280 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 5 retailers we follow for 2025-26 Topps, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2025-26 Topps Basketball
2025-26 Topps Basketball marks the brand's return to the NBA with a powerhouse rookie class led by Cooper Flagg, plus the first-ever Victor Wembanyama autographs in a Spurs jersey and fully licensed LeBron James autographs exclusive to this release.
Autographs
Autographs included; exact odds not published
On average per hobby box
- 4 1980-81 Topps Basketball insert cards (per Mega box average)
- 16 Other insert cards (per Mega box average)
- 4 Base card parallels (per Mega box average)
Inserts to watch
- The Real One Auto Victor Wembanyama's first NBA licensed Topps autograph cards in a Spurs jersey, plus exclusive LeBron James autographs only in this release.
- 1980-81 Topps Basketball Rookie Autographs Autograph set using the classic 1980-81 design, featuring the league's top rookies.
- Flagship Real One Relic Game-worn or player-worn relic cards paired with base card imagery, including rare low-numbered patch parallels.
- All Kings Bold playing-card inspired insert set spotlighting today's biggest veterans and hottest rookies.
- Rise of Stardom Insert set featuring rookies and their path to stardom in the NBA.
- MVP Vault Insert showcasing only elite MVP winners, from legendary icons to today's brightest stars.
Fast facts
- Released
- October 23, 2025
- Box config
- Multiple formats available. Hobby box: 12 packs per box, 5 cards per pack. Blaster box: 7 packs per box, 5 cards per pack. Mega box: 10 packs per box, 8 cards per pack.
- Top rookie
- Cooper Flagg