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

What’s New

The 2025-26 Topps Now Hockey collection continues to offer real-time trading cards, encapsulating pivotal moments from the NHL season. Cards are launched regularly, focusing on key performances, milestones, and notable events as they occur.

This series is part of the Topps Now line, emphasizing limited-time print runs based on actual happenings. Each card is available for a brief period directly from Topps, with the print run reflecting the number ordered within that timeframe.

Configuration at a Glance

• Cards are issued individually and as team sets throughout the NHL season.
• Each card is produced to order, with no predetermined production quantity.
• Parallel versions are randomly included in orders, featuring rare colors and serial-numbered editions.
• Autographs and memorabilia cards are occasionally included as random hits in select releases.

Key Inserts & Parallels

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

Autographs & Relics

• Some Topps Now Hockey cards come with autographed versions, generally limited in number and serial-numbered.
• Relic cards are sometimes available, featuring pieces of game-used memorabilia from highlighted players or events.
• Availability of autographs and relics is announced with each applicable card release.

Collector Notes

• The print run for each card is determined by the number of orders placed during its availability window.
• Cards are only available for a limited time directly from Topps, after which print runs are finalized and announced.
• Parallels and autographs are randomly inserted and are not guaranteed in every order.
• Designs typically incorporate 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 marked on the card itself.