Jesse Haynes

in Releases Topps’ return to licensed NFL cards felt slightly incomplete in 2025. The company regained the NFL and NFLPA licenses, but the timing meant its first fully licensed products arrived well after the season had begun. Collectors were excited to see NFL uniforms and team logos on Topps cards again, but the delayed rollout prevented the releases from capturing the usual preseason excitement surrounding a new rookie class. That will not be the case in 2026.

2025 Topps Chrome Black Football is a good-looking product. That part is not really in question. The cards have the dark, dramatic chromium style collectors expect from Chrome Black. The format is simple. The autograph chase is clear. The product has veterans, rookies, inserts, parallels, and enough star power to create some big hits. But the bigger question is not whether 2025 Topps Chrome Black Football looks good.

in Releases July is shaping up to be one of the busier sports card release months of 2026, with major products across baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, golf, wrestling and even WNBA cards. As always, release dates are subject to change, but the current July calendar gives collectors plenty to watch. The biggest headline is baseball.