2025-26 Topps Now Hockey: Real-Time NHL Cards & Limited Editions

What’s New

The 2025-26 Topps Now Hockey collection maintains the practice of real-time trading cards, capturing significant moments from the NHL season. Cards are released regularly, focusing on remarkable performances, milestones, and noteworthy events as they unfold.

This collection is part of the Topps Now brand, emphasizing limited-time print runs based on real-world events. Each card is available for a short period directly from Topps, with the print run determined by the number of orders during that timeframe.

Configuration at a Glance

• Cards are issued individually and in team sets throughout the NHL season.
• Each card is printed on demand, with no predetermined production run.
• Parallel versions are randomly included in orders, featuring rare colors and serial-numbered editions.
• Autographs and memorabilia cards may be included as random hits in select releases.

Key Inserts & Parallels

• Rainbow Foil Parallel - serial-numbered (numbering varies by card, specific details provided upon individual releases).
• Gold Parallel - serial-numbered (details vary per card release).
• Additional color parallels might be included, with print runs and availability detailed at release time.

Autographs & Relics

• Some Topps Now Hockey cards have autographed versions, typically limited in quantity and serial-numbered.
• Relic cards are sometimes available, featuring pieces of game-used memorabilia from spotlighted players or events.
• Availability of autographs and relics is announced with each applicable card release.

Collector Notes

• The print run for each card is determined by the volume of orders placed during its availability period.
• Cards are offered for a limited time directly from Topps, after which print runs are finalized and disclosed.
• Parallels and autographs are randomly inserted and are not guaranteed in every order.
• Designs generally feature photos from the actual event or performance highlighted on the card.
• Short prints and rare parallels are noted at the time of release, with serial numbers displayed on the card.