2026 Topps Holiday Football released on October 23, 2026, as the NFL version of Topps’ holiday-themed set. The 200-card base set has 150 veterans and 50 rookies led by Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck and Jeremiyah Love. It comes in one format, a $29.99 Mega Box with 100 cards. Top chases include Dear Santa autographed relics, Chrome Refractors down to the SuperFractor 1/1, Holiday Spirit rookie variations and Hidden Elf inserts.
2026 Topps Holiday Football Mega Box
What to look forHoliday Back and Holiday Spirit variation short prints, Chrome variations, Glitter and Metallic parallels, and Hidden Elf, Snow Globe Moments, Deck the Fields and Frozen Fields inserts.
Best forGifts, stocking stuffers, kids and new football collectors.
Card Chase take: Holiday Football is a fun, low-cost rip. There’s no guaranteed hit, so buy it for the 100 cards of rookies and stars, not for the autographs.
Card Chase Math: What You Get for $29.99
| Measure | 2026 Topps Holiday Football Mega Box |
|---|---|
| Cost per pack | $3.00 |
| Cost per card | $0.30 |
| Autographs | About 2 per 20-box case (about 1 in 10 boxes) |
| Cost per autograph, on average | About $300 at list price |
| Base set | 200 cards, so two boxes give you enough cards to chase the full set |
What’s Inside 2026 Topps Holiday Football
Base set
150 veterans and 50 rookies, with Chrome versions of every card.
Holiday variations
50 Holiday Back short prints and 50 Holiday Spirit variations, including the new Rookies Holiday Spirit Variation.
Inserts
Hidden Elf, Snow Globe Moments, Deck the Fields and Frozen Fields, 25 cards each, each with a FoilFractor 1/1.
Autographs
94 Base Autographs, 40 Rookie Autographs and 29 Dear Santa Autographed Relics.
2026 Topps Holiday Football Parallel Rainbow
These are the numbered parallels of the base set and Chrome base set, from most common to rarest. Topps hasn’t posted odds yet.
Each Chrome color also comes in a Sparkle version with the same numbering. Unnumbered parallels include Glitter Holiday, Snow Days and the Stocking Stuffer Metallics.
Top Chases in 2026 Topps Holiday Football
Dear Santa Autographed Relics
29 autographed relics numbered /50, with Glitter /25, Red Glitter /10 and Golden Glitter 1/1 parallels.
Rookie Autographs
40 rookies from the 2026 class, with Red Metallic /10 and Golden Glitter 1/1 parallels.
Chrome SuperFractors
1/1 SuperFractors of every veteran and rookie in the Chrome set.
Hidden Elf
Find the tiny elf hidden on each card.
Rookies Holiday Spirit Variation
New for 2026: holiday-themed variations of the top rookies.
25th Autographs
Autographs numbered /25.
Key Rookies in 2026 Topps Holiday Football
Is 2026 Topps Holiday Football Good for Kids?
Mega Box
100 cards of NFL stars and rookies in holiday designs for $29.99. One of the best football stocking stuffers you can buy.
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2026 Topps Holiday Football FAQ
When did 2026 Topps Holiday Football come out?
2026 Topps Holiday Football released on October 23, 2026.
What’s in a 2026 Topps Holiday Football Mega Box?
Each Mega Box has 10 packs of 10 cards, for 100 cards. Look for Holiday Variation short prints, Chrome variations, holiday parallels and inserts like Hidden Elf and Snow Globe Moments.
Are there autographs in 2026 Topps Holiday Football?
Yes, but they aren’t guaranteed in every box. Autographs average about two per 20-box case, or about one in every 10 boxes. The set includes Base, Rookie and Dear Santa autographs.
How much is a 2026 Topps Holiday Football Mega Box?
$29.99 at list price, or about 30 cents a card.
Is Fernando Mendoza in 2026 Topps Holiday Football?
Yes. Fernando Mendoza is card #151, the first card in the 50-card rookie set.
Is Topps Holiday Football a good gift?
Yes. At $29.99 for 100 cards of NFL stars and rookies in holiday designs, it’s one of the best football gifts or stocking stuffers for kids and new collectors.
Last updated October 26, 2026. Box details come from Topps’ official product information and checklist. The price is the $29.99 list price. We’ll add pack odds when Topps posts them.