This week marks the much-anticipated release of several new sports card collections across football, basketball, hockey, racing, wrestling, baseball, and soccer. Let’s take a closer look at what collectors and enthusiasts can expect from the latest offerings.
Starting off with football, the 2024 Panini Gold Standard set is finally hitting the shelves. Each box contains a single seven-card pack, with collectors treated to five autograph or memorabilia cards per box. This collection features some of the earliest rookie jersey autographs of the 2024 season, making it a must-have for football card aficionados.
On the basketball front, collectors can get their hands on the highly awaited 2023-24 Panini Impeccable set. Delayed multiple times, this high-end collection boasts a nine-card pack in each box, with five autographs included. 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. The price range for these boxes falls between $2,600 and $2,800, making them a premium addition to any basketball card collection.
For hockey enthusiasts, the 2022-23 Upper Deck The Cup set is also making its debut. While it may be a product from the previous NHL season, this long-awaited high-end collection promises an exciting mix of cards. Each box features one base card, along with multiple autographs and other hits in the single pack. Cases come with six boxes, providing collectors with a significant haul of top-quality hockey cards.
In addition to these releases, other sets hitting the market on September 18 include the 2024 Panini Select Racing and the 2024 Upper Deck AEW Wrestling collections, catering to fans of motorsports and wrestling, respectively.
Moving on to September 20, baseball enthusiasts can look forward to the return of the 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire set. This popular collection showcases all 700 cards from Series 1 and 2 in a stunning blue design. Each box contains eight packs of four cards, with an autograph guaranteed in every box. Collectors can also anticipate new parallels and autographs, adding depth and excitement to this year’s release.
Football fans will also have a treat with the release of the 2024 Panini Luminance collection. This annual favorite offers four packs of 10 cards per box, featuring three autographs, one memorabilia card, 12 rookies, five parallels, and four inserts in each box. Notable inclusions are autographs from the NFL Rookie Premiere and potential NIL signatures from college stars like Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers, adding a unique touch to this year’s collection.
Last but not least, soccer enthusiasts can get their hands on the 2024 UEFA Club Competitions Merlin Chrome set, offering a fresh selection of cards to add to their collections.
With a wide range of sports card releases scheduled for this week, collectors have plenty to look forward to as they add the latest and most sought-after cards to their collections. Whether you’re a fan of football, basketball, hockey, racing, wrestling, baseball, or soccer, there’s something for everyone in this diverse lineup of new releases.
