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2025-26 Topps Bowman Sapphire Basketball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What makes this the first Bowman Basketball Sapphire?
This is the inaugural Sapphire edition for NBA basketball. Bowman previously released Sapphire versions for college basketball, but this is the first time the premium product combines pro and college players in one checklist.
Who are the top rookie cards to chase?
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Kon Knueppel headline the 2025-26 NBA rookie class. On the college side, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson are the projected phenoms generating major buzz.
What's the autograph situation?
You'll pull 1 autograph on average per box. Sapphire Autographs make up the bulk of the signature chase, with both NBA stars and college prospects signing cards.
How many cards are in the base set?
The base set has 200 cards plus another 100 prospect cards, all receiving the blue Sapphire finish. Parallels are planned but specific colors haven't been announced yet.
What are the key inserts?
Sapphire Selections Autographs are the tougher-to-find signatures, and Treasured Talents is a Sapphire-exclusive insert making its pro debut. Both combine NBA and NCAA talent.
Does this product include established stars?
Yes. Alongside rookies and prospects, you'll find LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and other NBA superstars on the base checklist.
What's the box configuration?
Each hobby box contains 8 packs with 4 cards per pack, for a total of 32 cards per box.
When did 2025-26 Topps Bowman Sapphire come out?
It dropped May 28, 2026.
What's in a 2025-26 Topps Bowman Sapphire hobby box?
8 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Where can I buy 2025-26 Topps Bowman Sapphire?
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2025-26 Topps Bowman Sapphire Basketball
2025-26 Bowman Sapphire Basketball blends NBA rookies like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper with elite college prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, all wrapped in the brand's signature blue gem-like Sapphire finish. It's the first time Bowman brings its prospect-driven identity to pro basketball with a dual NCAA/NBA checklist.
Autographs
1 Autograph per box on average
Inserts to watch
- Sapphire Selections Autographs Tougher-to-find signatures combining NBA talent and NCAA prospects with no base versions.
- Treasured Talents Sapphire-exclusive insert making its pro debut here, featuring both NBA stars and college prospects.
- Base Sapphire Parallels The signature blue gem-like Chrome accents that define the Sapphire brand across all 200 base cards and 100 prospects.
Fast facts
- Released
- May 28, 2026
- Box config
- 8 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
- Top rookie
- Cooper Flagg