This week, collectors and enthusiasts alike are in for a treat with a range of eagerly anticipated sports card releases hitting the shelves. From football to basketball, baseball to hockey, racing, wrestling, and soccer, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into what to expect from these upcoming releases.
Starting off with the 2024 Panini Gold Standard Football set, which was initially slated for release last week but is now ready to debut. Inside each box lies a single, seven-card pack, with collectors opening up to five autograph or memorabilia cards per box. A highlight of this set includes the earliest rookie jersey autographs from the 2024 season, making it a must-have for football card enthusiasts.
Next up is the 2023-24 Panini Impeccable Basketball set, which has faced several delays but is finally making its way to the market. In each box, collectors will find a nine-card pack that includes an impressive five autographs. Keep an eye out for the Rookie Jersey Autographs and the rare Game Day Logoman cards, showcasing the iconic red, white, and blue NBA logos used in specific games. This premium set is priced between $2,600 and $2,800, offering collectors a chance to own some exclusive basketball memorabilia.
For hockey fans, the 2022-23 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey set is also set to be released despite belonging to the previous NHL season. Each box contains a base card along with multiple autographs and other sought-after hits in a single pack. Cases of this high-end hockey set include six boxes, making it a must-add to any hockey card collection.
Additionally, scheduled for a release on the same day are the 2024 Panini Select Racing set and the 2024 Upper Deck AEW Wrestling set, offering more options for those interested in expanding their sports card collection beyond football, basketball, and hockey.
Moving on to September 20, 2024, card enthusiasts can look forward to the return of the 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball set. This popular collection features all 700 cards from Series 1 and 2, adorned with a stunning blue design. Each box comprises eight packs of four cards, guaranteeing at least one autograph. Collectors can anticipate new parallels and autographs, with Topps hosting a pre-release sale for this highly sought-after baseball set.
Another release scheduled for the same day is the 2024 Panini Luminance Football set, making its annual comeback with four packs of 10 cards per box. Inside each box, collectors will discover an impressive array of items, including three autographs, one memorabilia card, 12 rookies, five parallels, and four inserts. Notably, this set offers autographs from the NFL Rookie Premiere, as well as potential NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) signatures from college stars like Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers, adding a unique touch for football card aficionados.
Last but not least, the 2024 UEFA Club Competitions Merlin Chrome Soccer set is set to make its entrance, catering to soccer card enthusiasts with a selection of premium cards featuring top clubs and players from the UEFA competition.
With a diverse range of sports card releases set to hit the shelves, collectors and fans alike have a lot to be excited about this week. Whether your interest lies in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, racing, wrestling, or soccer, there’s something for everyone in the world of sports card collecting.