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

What’s New

The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball set is the brand’s initial licensed, comprehensive release since the 2008-09 season. Topps has introduced a range of case hits and super short print (SSP) inserts in both hobby and retail formats, allowing collectors of all types the opportunity to discover rare cards. Particularly, there are more SSPs available in retail formats than in hobby, and these rare inserts have attracted significant attention and rapid sales in secondary markets since their debut.

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 included in all box types, with some exclusive to either hobby or retail
• Odds for key SSPs and case hits are detailed 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: Highlights 10 rookies from the 2025 draft class with a radiating streaks design, accompanied by a 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 vibrant Refractor finish, featuring current stars, rookies, and Hall of Famers. Available in value blaster, mega, Fanatics mega, and hanger boxes.

Autographs & Relics

Specific details on autographs and memorabilia cards are not included in the provided information.

Collector Notes

• The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball is the first fully licensed release since 2008-09
• Case hits and SSPs are spread across both hobby and retail, with certain exclusives
• Retail formats offer more SSPs than hobby versions
• Rock Stars feature die-cut designs inspired by a 1990s insert set
• Radiating Rookies boast a distinct background and a special Topps Chrome atom logo
• Odds for inserts are clearly specified for each format
• SSP inserts have experienced high demand and quick sales in secondary markets