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

What’s New

The 2025-26 Topps Now Hockey set continues the tradition of real-time trading cards, capturing key moments from the NHL season. Cards are released regularly throughout the season, highlighting standout performances, milestones, and memorable events as they happen.

This product is part of the Topps Now brand, which focuses on limited-time print runs based on actual events. Each card is available for a short window directly from Topps, with the print run determined by the number ordered during that period.

Configuration at a Glance

• Cards are released individually and in team sets throughout the NHL season.
• Each card is printed to order, with no fixed production run.
• Parallel versions are randomly inserted in orders, including rare colors and serial-numbered editions.
• Autographs and memorabilia cards are sometimes included as randomly inserted hits in select releases.

Key Inserts & Parallels

• Rainbow Foil Parallel - serial-numbered (numbering varies by card, specific details provided on individual releases).
• Gold Parallel - serial-numbered (details vary per card).
• Other color parallels may be included, with print runs and availability specified at time of release.

Autographs & Relics

• Some Topps Now Hockey cards feature autographed versions, typically limited in quantity and serial-numbered.
• Relic cards are occasionally offered, featuring pieces of game-used memorabilia from highlighted players or events.
• Autograph and relic availability is announced with each qualifying card release.

Collector Notes

• Each card's print run is determined by the number of orders placed during its sales window.
• Cards are only available for a limited time directly from Topps, after which print runs are finalized and published.
• Parallels and autographs are randomly inserted and are not guaranteed in every order.
• Designs typically feature photography 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 indicated on the card itself.