2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball releases on November 5, 2026, with a 300-card base set that includes the first official rookie cards of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Keaton Wagler. It also has the first LeBron James 76ers card and the first Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat card. Hobby boxes have a $169.99 Topps.com presale price with one autograph or relic, Jumbo boxes $339.99, Mega boxes $59.99 and Value boxes $29.99. Top chases include the first-ever Gold 1/1 All Kings cards, new Clear Variations and Real One autographs.
Every 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Box, Compared
| Format | Release | Packs | Cards per pack | Cards per box | Guaranteed | List price | Cost per card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Nov 5 | 20 | 12 | 240 | 1 auto or relic | $169.99 | $0.71 |
| Jumbo | Nov 5 | 10 | 28 | 280 | 1 auto + 1 relic | $339.99 | $1.21 |
| Mega | Nov 12 | 12 | 15 | 180 | 4 1981-82 Topps inserts | $59.99 | $0.33 |
| Value | Nov 5 | 10 | 12 | 120 | 6 inserts | $29.99 | $0.25 |
| Fanatics Value | To be confirmed | 12 | 7 | 84 | 8 Foil Pattern parallels, 9 inserts | Not posted | Not posted |
| Hanger | To be confirmed | 1 | 48 | 48 | 2 Diamante parallels, 1 1981-82 insert | Not posted | Not posted |
| All-Star Game Mega | To be confirmed | 12 | 15 | 180 | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Black Friday Value | To be confirmed | 10 | 12 | 120 | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
Card Chase Math: What You Pay per Hit
Topps hasn’t posted pack odds yet, so we compared the boxes on cost per guaranteed hit and cost per card. We’ll add cost per numbered parallel when odds are out.
Cost per guaranteed hit, at list price
Lower is better. Mega and Value boxes have no guaranteed hits.
Cost per card, at list price
Lower is better.
2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Hobby Box
Hobby extrasHobby-only Victory parallels and Player Number Variations.
Best forCollectors who want a guaranteed hit at a moderate price.
Card Chase take: Hobby is the classic way to rip Flagship Basketball, with a guaranteed hit and a shot at the rookie class’s first official cards.
2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Jumbo Box
Jumbo extrasJumbo-only Sandglitter parallels: Blue /500, Gold /50, Orange /25, Black /10 and Red /5.
Best forCollectors who want two hits and exclusive Sandglitter parallels.
Card Chase take: Jumbo doubles the hits for double the price. It costs the most per card, so buy it for the guaranteed autograph and the Sandglitters.
2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Mega Box
Mega extrasRetail Holo Foil parallels from Yellow /399 to Rose Gold 1/1, plus four 1981-82 Topps inserts in every box. Mega boxes release on November 12.
Best forSet builders and rookie collectors on a budget.
Card Chase take: The Mega is a great middle option: 180 cards and four retro inserts for $59.99.
2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Value Box (Blaster)
Value extrasValue-only Season Tip Off parallels, from Green /99 to Rose Gold 1/1, plus retail Holo Foil parallels.
Best forKids, gifts and quick, cheap rips.
Card Chase take: The Value box is the cheapest way into Flagship Basketball at 25 cents a card, with six inserts and its own exclusive parallels.
Other 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Formats
Fanatics Value Box
12 packs of 7 cards with 8 Topps Foil Pattern parallels and 9 inserts in every box.
Hanger Box
48 cards with 2 Diamante parallels and 1 1981-82 Topps insert. Diamante parallels are Hanger-only, from Green /99 to Red /5.
All-Star Game Mega
A 180-card Mega box released for All-Star season.
Black Friday Value Box
A 120-card Value box released for Black Friday.
Hobby vs Retail: What You Can Only Find in Each Box
| Exclusive | Hobby | Jumbo | Mega | Value | Hanger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory parallels | |||||
| Player Number Variations | |||||
| Sandglitter parallels | |||||
| Holo Foil parallels | |||||
| Season Tip Off parallels | |||||
| Diamante parallels |
2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Parallel Rainbow
These are the base parallels found across formats, from most common to rarest. Topps hasn’t posted odds yet.
Top Chases in 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball
All Kings Gold 1/1
Super short print with the first-ever Gold 1/1 All Kings cards in Topps Basketball.
Clear Variations
New acetate variations, numbered /10.
Bounce
Super short print with a texture that feels like a basketball.
Real One Autographs
Flagship’s on-card autographs, including 86 base Real One autographs.
1981-82 Topps
The 1981-82 design returns for its 45th anniversary, with autographed versions.
Rookie Photo Shoot Autographs
Autographs of the new rookie class from the Topps rookie photo shoot.
New inserts include Poster Factory and Levitation, and Quest for the Crown returns as a super short print. Relic and autograph signers include Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James and Nikola Jokić.
Key Rookies in 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball
Is 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Good for Kids?
Value box
120 cards and six inserts for $29.99.
Mega box
180 cards and four retro inserts for $59.99.
Hobby box
A guaranteed hit for $169.99. A great family rip.
Jumbo
Priced for serious collectors.
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2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball FAQ
When does 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball come out?
Hobby, Jumbo and Value boxes release on November 5, 2026. Mega boxes follow on November 12, 2026.
How much is a 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Hobby box?
The Topps.com presale price is $169.99 for Hobby, $339.99 for Jumbo, $59.99 for Mega and $29.99 for the Value box.
What is guaranteed in a 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Hobby box?
Each Hobby box has 20 packs of 12 cards and one autograph or relic. Jumbo boxes guarantee one autograph and one relic.
Which rookies are in 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball?
The set has the first official rookie cards of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Keaton Wagler.
Which 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball box is the best value?
For a guaranteed hit, Hobby and Jumbo cost about the same per hit (about $170). For cards per dollar, the Value box is cheapest at 25 cents a card.
What’s new in 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball?
Clear Variations, Poster Factory and Levitation inserts, the first Gold 1/1 All Kings cards and a return of the 1981-82 Topps design for its 45th anniversary.
Last updated October 20, 2026. Box details come from Topps’ official product information. Prices are Topps.com presale prices. We’ll add pack odds when Topps posts them.