Topps Chrome Football Pre-Orders Open as Topps Returns to the NFL
Pre-orders for 2025 Topps Chrome Football opened today, marking the first major Topps NFL release in over a decade. Hobby boxes retail at $360 with an April 15 release date.
Topps Is Back in the NFL Game
After years of Panini holding exclusive NFL trading card rights, Topps has officially re-entered the football card arena with a bang. Pre-orders for 2025 Topps Chrome Football opened on April 3, 2026, marking the first major Topps NFL release in over a decade.
What We Know About Topps Chrome Football
The release date is set for April 15, 2026, and hobby boxes will retail at $360. Cards will be available through Topps.com, hobby shops, Fanatics Live, NFLShop.com, and major retailers worldwide. Chrome has long been considered the gold standard for football card collectors, and its return under the Topps banner is generating massive buzz across the hobby.
NFL Draft Collector Celebration
Topps and the NFL are planning an unforgettable multi-day fan and collector activation around the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The event will include free packs, live pack openings, and a dedicated Collector Celebration Day on the field at Acrisure Stadium on April 25. This is a clear sign that both Topps and the league are committed to growing the collector community.
What This Means for Collectors
The return of Topps to NFL licensing is one of the biggest shifts in the sports card hobby in years. Here is what collectors should keep in mind:
- Panini NFL products are winding down — remaining Panini football inventory could become collectible in its own right as a "last run" product.
- Topps Chrome carries premium resale value — historically, Chrome rookies are among the most sought-after cards in any sport.
- Early access matters — pre-ordering now locks in retail pricing before any potential aftermarket surge.
The hobby has been waiting for this moment. Topps Chrome Football is the product that could redefine the modern football card market.