What’s New
Fanatics, the parent company of Topps, has secured a long-term agreement with the NFL to become the league’s exclusive manufacturer of licensed football cards. This marks the return of Topps-branded NFL cards after more than a decade. The first product under this new partnership will be 2025 Topps Chrome Football, scheduled for release on April 15.
Topps released preview images featuring a collage of 2025 Topps Chrome Football cards and announced new chase elements for collectors.
Configuration at a Glance
- Brand: Topps Chrome Football
- Release Date: April 15, 2025
- Sport: NFL Football
- Box/Pack breakdown: Details not specified in the announcement
- Key chase: Topps Rookie PREM1ERE Patch Autograph Cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Topps Rookie PREM1ERE Patch Autograph Cards: Each card features a patch worn by a player during their first regular-season NFL game. The patch is authenticated and inserted into a 1/1 card.
- Other inserts and parallels have not been detailed as of the initial announcement.
Autographs & Relics
- Topps Rookie PREM1ERE Patch Autograph Cards combine a player-worn patch from their first NFL game with an autograph. Each card is a 1/1.
- Additional autograph or memorabilia content has not been specified in the initial release.
Collector Notes
- This agreement makes Topps the exclusive producer of licensed NFL trading cards, replacing Panini in this role.
- 2025 Topps Chrome Football is the first release under the new deal, with more products expected to follow.
- The Rookie PREM1ERE Patch Autograph Cards are authenticated as game-worn from a player's debut NFL appearance and are each unique 1/1 cards.
- Further product configuration, checklist information, and odds have not yet been provided.
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