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2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball

The first product of the 2026-27 season and the first cards of the new rookie class in NBA uniforms.

Release date: Expected October 23, 2026. Listed for October 23 by one calendar; Checklist Insider still shows the date as to be announced. Preorders open October 6.

Box formats

BoxPacksWhat it holds
Hobby12 cards per pack, 20 packs per box1 autograph or relic
Jumbo28 cards per pack, 10 packs per box1 autograph and 1 relic
Mega15 cards per pack, 12 packs per box180 cards
Value blaster12 cards per pack, 10 packs per box120 cards
Hanger48 cards per pack, 1 pack per box48 cards

Checklist and odds

Not released yet. We build the guide once Topps issues the checklist and odds.

Last year: 2025-26 Topps Basketball

Released October 23, 2025.

This year's hobby box is listed with smaller packs and more of them (12 cards × 20 packs, against 20 × 12).

Last checked October 2, 2026. Sources: Checklist Insider, Hobby Card Index.

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