2026 Topps Holiday Baseball released on October 21, 2026, with a 200-card base set of MLB stars and rookies in holiday-themed designs. It comes in three formats: the Mega Box ($29.99) with one autograph, relic or Chrome card in every box, the Collector Tin ($44.99) with six exclusive Holiday Lights parallels, and the Advent Calendar ($59.99) with a five-card pack for each of 24 days. Top chases include the Hidden Elf inserts, Holiday Variation short prints and autographs of rookies like Roman Anthony, Konnor Griffin and Munetaka Murakami.
Every 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Format, Compared
| Format | Packs | Cards per pack | Cards | Guaranteed | List price | Cost per card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Box | 10 | 10 | 100 | 1 auto, relic or Chrome card; 3 short prints | $29.99 | $0.30 |
| Collector Tin | 1 | 59 | 59 | 6 Holiday Lights parallels | $44.99 | $0.76 |
| Advent Calendar | 24 | 5 | 120 | 2 Chrome Plaid parallels; 2 short prints | $59.99 | $0.50 |
Card Chase Math: What You Pay per Card
Topps hasn’t posted pack odds for 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball, so we compared the formats on cost per card and what each one guarantees.
Cost per card, at list price
Lower is better.
Cards per format
More is better.
2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Mega Box
Mega extrasGlitter Holiday parallels, Metallic Candy Cane, Stocking and Holly parallels, Holiday Relics, Holiday Faux Relics, Hidden Elf inserts and an oversized die-cut ornament box topper.
Best forGifts, stocking stuffers and anyone who wants a guaranteed special card.
Card Chase take: This is one of the best $30 boxes Topps makes. You get 100 cards, three short prints, an ornament insert and an autograph, relic or Chrome card in every box.
2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Collector Tin
Tin extrasSix Holiday Lights parallels in every tin, a Candy Cane die-cut ornament in about one of every three tins and Hidden Elf inserts.
Best forGift-givers who want something that looks good under the tree.
Card Chase take: The tin is the priciest per card, but the six exclusive Holiday Lights parallels and the keepsake tin make it a nice gift.
2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Advent Calendar
Advent extrasMaking the NICE List! die-cut inserts and Chrome Plaid Refractor parallels, found only in the Advent Calendar. Every pack has a Holiday Plaid parallel.
Best forKids and families who want a card to open every day in December.
Card Chase take: The Advent Calendar is built for gifting: 24 packs, a guaranteed parallel in every pack and 18 die-cut inserts.
What You Can Only Find in Each Format
| Exclusive | Mega Box | Tin | Advent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed auto, relic or Chrome | |||
| Glitter and Metallic parallels | |||
| Holiday Relics and Faux Relics | |||
| Oversized die-cut ornament | |||
| Hidden Elf inserts | |||
| Holiday Variation SSPs | |||
| Holiday Lights parallels | |||
| Making the NICE List! die-cuts | |||
| Holiday Plaid and Chrome Plaid parallels |
2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Parallel Rainbow
These are the numbered base parallels across all three formats, from most common to rarest. Topps hasn’t posted odds yet.
The Chrome version of the base set has its own Refractor and Sparkle Refractor rainbow, from Purple /299 down to the SuperFractor 1/1. The Advent Calendar has exclusive Plaid Refractors from Green /99 to Red /5.
Top Chases in 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball
Hidden Elf
Five players with five versions each. Find the tiny elf hidden on the card. About one per case, in Mega Boxes and Tins.
Holiday Variation short prints
100 image variations with holiday touches on the front or back. The rarer SSPs are in Mega Boxes and Tins only.
Holiday Faux Relics
Five cards with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, an Elf, a Nutcracker and a Gingerbread Man swatch. Autographed versions are numbered /25.
Autographs
Base autographs with 25th /25, Red Glitter /10, Green Glitter /5 and Golden Glitter 1/1 parallels.
Die-Cut Ornaments
Ornament-shaped inserts, including an oversized version on top of every Mega Box.
Making the NICE List!
Advent-only die-cuts showing each player’s best single-season stat.
Key Rookies in 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball
Highlighted players are on Ohio teams.
Is 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Good for Kids?
Mega Box
100 cards and a guaranteed special card for $29.99. A perfect stocking stuffer.
Advent Calendar
A pack to open every day in December, with a parallel in every pack.
Collector Tin
Six shiny Holiday Lights parallels in a tin kids can keep their cards in.
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2026 Topps Holiday Baseball FAQ
When did 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball come out?
2026 Topps Holiday Baseball released on October 21, 2026.
What formats does 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball come in?
Three: a Mega Box ($29.99, 100 cards), a Collector Tin ($44.99, 59 cards) and an Advent Calendar ($59.99, 24 packs of 5 cards).
What is guaranteed in a 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Mega Box?
Each Mega Box has one autograph, relic or Base Chrome Variation card, three Holiday Variation short prints, a die-cut ornament insert and an oversized die-cut ornament box topper.
What’s inside the 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball Advent Calendar?
24 five-card packs, one for each day. Across the calendar you get 18 Making the NICE List! die-cuts, 2 Holiday Variation short prints, 2 Chrome Plaid parallels and 2 sticker cards.
What is the Hidden Elf in Topps Holiday?
Hidden Elf cards are rare inserts with a small elf hidden somewhere on the card. They fall about once per case and are found only in Mega Boxes and Tins.
Is Topps Holiday Baseball a good gift for kids?
Yes. It’s one of the most kid-friendly products Topps makes, with fun holiday designs, lots of cards for the price and a guaranteed special card in every Mega Box.
Last updated October 21, 2026. Box details come from Topps’ official product information and Topps Ripped. Prices are Topps’ announced list prices. We’ll add pack odds when Topps posts them.