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Topps announces return as Premier League trading card licensee for 2025-26 season

<p>Topps officially announced its return to the Premier League trading card market after securing licensing rights for the 2025-26 season. The company unveiled plans for a phased global release strategy, with UK retail distribution beginning Aug. 7, followed by international and European retail on August 21, and specialty hobby boxes launching Sept. 17. The announcement highlighted several premium card categories, including Chrome King Legend Cards featuring past stars and ultra-rare Diamond Rookie Cards limited to just 10 top prospects.</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="362" src="https://youtube.com/embed/vGG327GBBQc" title="YouTube video player" width="644"></iframe>

WHAT HAPPENED

<table border="1" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0"><thead><tr><th>Card Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rookie Cards</td><td>Marking a player's first official trading card, each features the RC logo and is highly sought after by collectors.</td></tr><tr><td>Chrome King Legend Cards</td><td>Showcases legendary players using Topps’ premium Chrome technology. Includes ultra-rare parallels, sequentially numbered editions, and autograph versions.</td></tr><tr><td>Gold Lion (Semi Rare)</td><td>Printed with gleaming gold foil and the Premier League Lion emblem, highlighting select players with a striking liquid-silver finish.</td></tr><tr><td>Premier Pull Cards (Mega Rare)</td><td>A rare mini-chase set featuring elite current stars and iconic Premier League legends.</td></tr><tr><td>Autograph Cards (Super Rare)</td><td>Includes genuine player autographs, with ultra-rare parallel versions also available.</td></tr><tr><td>Diamond Rookie Cards (Ultra Rare)</td><td>Limited short prints featuring the RC logo, spotlighting just 10 of the most promising rookie talents for the 2025/26 Premier League season.</td></tr><tr><td>Additional Uncommon Inserts</td><td>Includes <em>Perfect Storm</em>, <em>Heat Vision</em>, <em>Home Advantage</em>, <em>Headliner</em>, <em>Pro Precision</em>, and <em>Beast Mode</em>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

THE FULL COLLECTION

<p>This licensing agreement represents a significant shift in the sports trading card landscape, as Topps returns to producing Premier League cards after previously losing licensing rights to its competitors, Panini.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Collectors can prepare for the initial UK retail release on Aug. 7, with hobby shops and international retailers receiving product later in August and September.</p>

WHAT’S NEXT?

Topps announces return as Premier League trading card licensee for 2025-26 season | Goal.com

The Topps Company has revealed its return as an official licensee of the Premier League with the release of Topps Premier League 2025/26 Trading Cards