2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball: First Licensed Release Since 2008-09

What’s New

The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball set marks the brand’s first licensed, full release since 2008-09. Topps has included a variety of case hits and super short print (SSP) inserts across both hobby and retail formats, giving collectors at all levels a chance to find rare cards. Notably, more SSPs are available in retail formats than in hobby, and these rare inserts have generated strong interest and fast sales on secondary markets since release.

Configuration at a Glance

• Hobby boxes: 240 packs per case
• Jumbo boxes: 96 packs per case
• Breaker’s delight boxes: 8 packs per case
• Retail formats: value blaster boxes (280 packs per case), mega boxes (140 packs per case), Fanatics mega boxes (140 packs per case), hanger boxes (64 packs per case)
• Case hits and SSP inserts are available in all box types, with some exclusive to hobby or retail
• Odds for key SSPs and case hits are specified for each format

Key Inserts & Parallels

Hobby-Exclusive Inserts

• Rock Stars: Die-cut cards featuring top players and rookies. Odds: 1:295 hobby packs, 1:147 jumbo packs, 1:14 breaker’s delight packs. Not guaranteed per case.
• Radiating Rookies: Features 10 rookies from the 2025 draft class. Radiating streaks design, special Topps Chrome atom logo. Odds: 1:2,179 hobby packs, 1:434 jumbo packs, 1:160 breaker’s delight packs.

Retail-Exclusive Inserts

• Fanatical: Borderless cards with a bright Refractor finish, showcasing current stars, rookies, and Hall of Famers. Available in value blaster, mega, Fanatics mega, and hanger boxes.

Autographs & Relics

Details on autographs and memorabilia cards are not specified in the provided information.

Collector Notes

• 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball is the first fully licensed release since 2008-09
• Case hits and SSPs are distributed across both hobby and retail, with some exclusives
• More SSPs are available in retail formats than hobby
• Rock Stars are die-cut and inspired by a 1990s insert set
• Radiating Rookies feature a unique background and a special Topps Chrome atom logo
• Odds for inserts are explicitly listed for each format
• SSP inserts have seen high demand and quick sales on secondary markets