2026 Topps Chrome Football releases on November 18, 2026, with First Day Issue boxes out November 13. The 400-card base set has 300 veterans and 100 rookies led by Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate. Hobby boxes have a $439.99 presale price with one autograph, Jumbo boxes $789.99 with two, Mega boxes $79.99, Value boxes $44.99 and Hangers $19.99. Top chases include Kaiju, Helix and new Madden 99 Club inserts, plus rookie autographs.
Every 2026 Topps Chrome Football Box, Compared
| Format | Release | Packs | Cards per pack | Cards per box | Guaranteed autos | List price | Cost per card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Nov 18 | 20 | 4 | 80 | 1 | $439.99 | $5.50 |
| Jumbo | Nov 18 | 12 | 11 | 132 | 2 | $789.99 | $5.98 |
| Breaker’s Delight | To be confirmed | 1 | 12 | 12 | 2 | Not posted | Not posted |
| First Day Issue Jumbo | Nov 13 | 12 | 11 | 132 | 3 | Sold by auction | Varies |
| Mega | Dec 2 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 0 | $79.99 | $1.90 |
| Value | Nov 18 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 0 | $44.99 | $1.61 |
| Hanger | Nov 18 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 0 | $19.99 | $1.43 |
Card Chase Math: What You Pay per Autograph
Topps hasn’t posted pack odds yet, so we compared cost per guaranteed autograph across the football Hobby boxes we cover.
Cost per guaranteed autograph, at list price
Lower is better.
Cost per card, at list price
Lower is better.
2026 Topps Chrome Football Hobby Box
How it’s soldHobby presales ran through a Topps EQL raffle starting October 19.
Best forCollectors who want a guaranteed Chrome autograph.
Card Chase take: Hobby is the standard Chrome rip, with one autograph and the full range of Refractors and inserts.
2026 Topps Chrome Football Jumbo Box
Jumbo extrasTwo autographs and 65% more cards than Hobby.
Best forAutograph chasers who want the best cost per autograph.
Card Chase take: Jumbo is the better buy for autographs, at about $395 each compared with $440 in Hobby.
2026 Topps Chrome Football Breaker’s Delight
Delight extrasOne Geometric autograph and one other autograph in a single pack.
Best forGroup breakers.
Card Chase take: Two autographs in 12 cards, built for live breaks.
2026 Topps Chrome Football First Day Issue Jumbo
FDI extrasOne Molten Mercury autograph, two other autographs, two Molten Mercury parallels and two other parallels. Molten Mercury is numbered /14 or lower and found only in First Day Issue boxes.
Best forHigh-end collectors chasing the rarest color.
Card Chase take: First Day Issue boxes sold through a Dutch auction that opened at $3,500 and sold out at $2,500, so they’re a chase for big spenders.
2026 Topps Chrome Football Retail: Mega, Value and Hanger
Mega Box: $79.99
6 packs of 7 cards, 42 cards. Releases December 2.
Value Box: $44.99
7 packs of 4 cards, 28 cards.
Hanger: $19.99
1 pack of 14 cards, the cheapest way into Chrome Football.
LogoFractor and Sapphire editions are expected after the main release. We’ll add them to this guide when Topps announces them.
Top Chases in 2026 Topps Chrome Football
Kaiju
The fan-favorite monster-movie insert returns.
Madden 99 Club
New for 2026. Players in the Madden 99 Club.
Helix and Radiation Rookies
Returning case-hit-style inserts.
Gold Shield
Cards and autographs honoring the 2025 award winners, with rare patch versions.
Rookie Variation Autographs
92 rookie autograph variations.
Chrome Legends and Hall of Chrome Autographs
Autographs of all-time greats.
Other inserts include Ultra Violet, Game Genies, Tecmo, Glass Canvas and Super Bowl at Night. Base variations include Lightboard Logo, Team Camo, Chrome Etch and Image Variations.
Key Rookies in 2026 Topps Chrome Football
Is 2026 Topps Chrome Football Good for Kids?
Hanger
14 Chrome cards for $19.99. A great stocking stuffer.
Value box
28 Chrome cards for $44.99.
Mega box
42 cards for $79.99. More cards, bigger price.
Hobby and Jumbo
Priced for serious autograph collectors.
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2026 Topps Chrome Football FAQ
When does 2026 Topps Chrome Football come out?
First Day Issue boxes release on November 13, 2026. Hobby, Jumbo and retail boxes follow on November 18, and Mega boxes on December 2.
How much is a 2026 Topps Chrome Football Hobby box?
The Topps presale price is $439.99 for Hobby and $789.99 for Jumbo. Mega boxes list at $79.99, Value boxes at $44.99 and Hangers at $19.99.
How many autographs are in a 2026 Topps Chrome Football Hobby box?
One. Jumbo boxes have two, and Breaker’s Delight boxes have two in a single 12-card pack.
What are Molten Mercury parallels?
Molten Mercury parallels, numbered /14 or lower, are found only in First Day Issue Jumbo boxes.
Which rookies are in 2026 Topps Chrome Football?
The 100 rookies include Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Caleb Downs, Ty Simpson and Makai Lemon.
Which 2026 Topps Chrome Football box is the best value?
Jumbo costs the least per guaranteed autograph at about $395. For cards per dollar, the Hanger is cheapest at about $1.43 a card.
Last updated October 20, 2026. Box details come from Topps’ official product information. Hobby and Jumbo prices are Topps presale prices. We’ll add pack odds when Topps posts them.