The 2025-26 Upper Deck AHL Hockey release continues to spotlight top American Hockey League talent, with a streamlined configuration that increases the number of hits per hobby box. While the overall card count is down from last season, collectors gain more autographs and a focused mix of parallels and inserts.
Hobby boxes for 2025-26 Upper Deck AHL Hockey contain fewer total cards than the previous year, but deliver more premium content. Each hobby box includes:
This works out to 96 cards per box, down from 120 cards last season. In exchange, collectors now receive two autographs in every hobby box instead of just one, along with a predictable mix of parallels and inserts:
The official release date is still to be announced.
The base checklist once again totals 150 cards. Within that structure, collectors will find:
Gold parallels span the entire 150-card lineup, with different pack odds depending on the subset:
Star Rookies receive additional numbered parallels, giving prospect-focused collectors more chase elements:
Autographs are a central draw in 2025-26 Upper Deck AHL Hockey, with signatures available from select players across all parts of the checklist. On-card content is divided into three main autograph groupings, each tied to a portion of the base set:
With two autographs guaranteed per hobby box, collectors can expect a mix of established AHL names and emerging prospects, including potential future NHL regulars.
Three insert themes complement the base and parallel content, offering additional variety and visual appeal:
These inserts highlight team dynamics, standout first-year performances, and notable goaltenders from across the AHL.
2025-26 Upper Deck AHL Hockey maintains its emphasis on minor-league standouts while shifting the hobby box format toward more autographs and defined chase elements. With a 150-card base set, multiple levels of Star Rookie parallels, and a trio of insert sets, the product offers a focused way to collect and track future NHL talent.