Topps releases first flagship football card product in over a decade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Topps has released the 2026 Topps Flagship Football card product this week, marking the first flagship release since 2015. The new set features a base of 400 cards, including 100 grouped rookie cards. Notable rookies in the set include top overall pick Fernando Mendoza, along with Jeremiyah Love, Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier, and Makai Lemon. Several box types, including Hobby and Jumbo boxes, offer collectors guaranteed hits and various autographs. This launch is significant as it follows a decade-long exclusive licensing agreement held by Panini America, which ended in April.
- •2026 Topps Flagship Football marks Topps' return to NFL cards.
- •Base set includes 400 cards with 100 rookie cards grouped together.
- •Key rookies include Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love.
- •Hobby and Jumbo boxes include guaranteed autograph or relic cards.
- •Topps regained NFL license after a decade held by Panini America.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Topps Flagship Football Is Out: Checklist, Prices & Best Boxes
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Topps Flagship Football: Everything you need to know about the new release
"Topps Flagship Football is back after more than a decade. See what 2026 boxes cost, which rookies headline the checklist and what collectors can chase. The post Topps Flagship Football Is Out: Checklist, Prices & Best Boxes appeared first on HEAVY.
"It's been more than 10 years since Topps has released a flagship football card product. This week, the drought is over with 2026 Topps Flagship Football.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:12 PMTopps Flagship Football Is Out: Checklist, Prices & Best Boxes
Topps Flagship Football is back after more than a decade. See what 2026 boxes cost, which rookies headline the checklist and what collectors can chase. The post Topps Flagship Football Is Out: Checklist, Prices & Best Boxes appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:24 PM2026 Topps Flagship Football: Everything you need to know about the new release
It's been more than 10 years since Topps has released a flagship football card product. This week, the drought is over with 2026 Topps Flagship Football.
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