What’s New
2026 Panini Instant NWSL First Look Soccer marks the beginning of Panini’s exclusive trading card partnership with the National Women’s Soccer League. Announced on March 11, 2026, this print-on-demand, online-exclusive set debuted the same afternoon at 3 p.m. EST. The product introduces collectors to a new era of officially licensed NWSL trading cards, with Panini set to produce additional Instant cards throughout the 2026 NWSL season, running from March 13 to November 21.
This agreement expands Panini’s presence in women’s sports cards, adding to their exclusive deals with the WNBA and Unrivaled women’s basketball league. The partnership also covers future releases under popular Panini brands and an official sticker collection.
Configuration at a Glance
- Cards per set: 33
- Release date: March 11, 2026
- Format: Print-on-demand, online-exclusive
- Purchase options:
- Complete 33-card set
- Complete set with a random bonus card
- Bonus card types (randomly inserted with set purchase):
- Base parallel numbered to 5
- Base parallel 1/1
- Autograph numbered to 10
- Autograph 1/1
- Bonus cards feature select top players
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Base parallels:
- Numbered to 5
- 1/1 parallel
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph bonus cards available as random inserts with set purchase
- Autograph versions:
- Numbered to 10
- 1/1 parallel
- Autograph subjects include:
- Casey Murphy
- Mallory Swanson
- Sophia Wilson
- Trinity Rodman
Collector Notes
- First Panini product under the new NWSL exclusive trading card license
- Print-on-demand format; available exclusively online
- Panini to issue additional Instant NWSL cards during the 2026 season
- Agreement includes future trading card products and an official sticker collection
- All bonus parallels and autographs are limited and serial-numbered as specified
- No relic or memorabilia cards included in this initial release
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