2025-26 Topps Three Basketball released on March 5, 2026, as an ultra-premium, one-pack product built around the number three. Each Hobby box holds just 4 cards: 3 autographs or autograph relics and 1 base card or insert. It’s the first Topps Three with full NBA licensing, and every base card is numbered to 49. The 100-card base set includes a 40-card rookie class led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel and Ace Bailey, and the top chases include Rookie 3 Patch Autographs, new City Drip, Quest for Glory and Rim Reapers Signatures numbered to 10, and Platinum 1/1 parallels.
Every 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball Box, Compared
| Format | Packs × cards | Per box | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | 1 × 4 | 3 autographs or auto relics, 1 base card or insert | $999.99 club presale |
| First Day Issue | 1 × 4 | 1 exclusive Rookie 3 Patch Autograph parallel (Emerald or Holo Gold), 2 more autographs | Not confirmed |
2025-26 Topps Three Basketball Hobby Box
Hobby extrasEvery hit is an autograph or autograph relic, from Rookie 3 Patch Autographs to triple relic autographs.
Best forExperienced collectors chasing premium rookie autographs of Cooper Flagg and the 2025-26 class.
Card Chase take: Four cards, three hits. It’s one of the most expensive rips in basketball, so know what you’re chasing before you buy.
2025-26 Topps Three Basketball Parallels
Top Chases in 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball
Rookie 3 Patch Autographs
The set’s premium rookie patch autograph, with FDI-exclusive Emerald and Holo Gold parallels.
City Drip Signatures
A new 28-card autograph set numbered to 10, with Holo Gold /3 and Platinum 1/1 versions.
Quest for Glory Signatures
A new 30-card autograph set numbered to 10.
Rim Reapers Signatures
A new 37-card autograph set numbered to 10.
3&D and The Paint
New inserts, joining returning Ice Water and Monsters of the Deep.
Platinum 1/1s
One-of-one parallels across the base set and most autograph sets.
Key Rookies in 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball
Is 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball Good for Kids?
Hobby box
A four-card, ultra-premium box priced for adult collectors.
Better pick for kids
A Topps Holiday Basketball Mega Box or a retail Chrome blaster.
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2025-26 Topps Three Basketball FAQ
When did 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball come out?
Hobby boxes released on March 5, 2026, after First Day Issue boxes in February.
What is in a 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball Hobby box?
One pack of 4 cards: 3 autographs or autograph relics, plus 1 base card or insert.
What is in a 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball First Day Issue box?
An exclusive Rookie 3 Patch Autograph parallel (Emerald or Holo Gold) and 2 more autographs.
How much does 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball cost?
Topps offered presale boxes to 582 Montgomery Club members at $999.99. We couldn’t confirm a general list price.
How many cards are in the 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball base set?
100 cards, each numbered to 49, with cards 61 to 100 being rookies like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel and Ace Bailey.
Is 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball officially licensed?
Yes. 2025-26 is the first Topps Three with full NBA licensing, so team names and logos appear on the cards.
Last updated October 26, 2026. Release dates, configurations, checklist and print runs come from Topps’ checklist as reported by Checklist Insider and retailer product listings.
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