What’s New
The WNBA Players’ Association and Panini have announced a multi-year extension of their exclusive trading card collaboration. Since 2019, Panini has crafted WNBA cards in popular series like Donruss, Prizm, and Select, along with premium lines such as Flawless and National Treasures. This new agreement, managed by OneTeam Partners, is touted by Panini as the most financially rewarding licensing deal for female athletes, though financial terms were not shared.
Panini will continue as the exclusive producer of WNBA trading cards, offering digital collectibles like Panini Instant. They plan to boost investments in player marketing, product development, autograph agreements, and event sponsorships, including the WNBPA Rookie Premiere.
The WNBA has gained popularity due to stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. The Las Vegas Aces, led by MVP A’ja Wilson, recently clinched the league championship. Panini has already launched the 2025 Donruss WNBA set, with Panini Prizm WNBA and the debut of Panini Impeccable WNBA on the horizon. More releases are expected but have not yet been announced.
Configuration at a Glance
- Panini continues as the exclusive creator of WNBA trading cards.
- Recent and forthcoming releases include Donruss WNBA (2025), Panini Prizm WNBA, and the inaugural Panini Impeccable WNBA.
- Premium lines like Flawless and National Treasures have featured WNBA content in the past few years.
- Digital offerings persist through Panini Instant and other online channels.
- Earlier this year, Rookie Royalty boxes showcased high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm WNBA: Celebrated for color parallels and rookie cards, including the 2024 Caitlin Clark RC.
- Donruss WNBA: Features Rated Rookies and various insert series.
- Rookie Royalty: Presents high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for leading rookies.
- High-end series (Flawless, National Treasures): Typically include low-numbered parallels and premium inserts.
Autographs & Relics
- Expanded autograph agreements for WNBA players as part of the renewed deal.
- Rookie Royalty boxes unveiled high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Flawless and National Treasures collections have featured premium autograph and memorabilia content.
- Future products are expected to include autographs and memorabilia from both newcomers and established stars.
Collector Notes
- Panini retains exclusive rights to produce WNBA trading cards and digital collectibles.
- The 2025 Donruss WNBA is already out; Prizm and Impeccable WNBA are coming soon.
- Rookie Royalty boxes marked the debut of high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Panini remains committed to product innovation, player promotion, and autograph agreements.
- No details on print runs, odds, or specific serial numbers were revealed in the announcement.
- Designs differ by product line, with Prizm renowned for parallels and Donruss for Rated Rookies.
- Further WNBA releases are anticipated but remain unannounced.
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