2026-27 Topps Basketball Australia: Release Date & Boxes

Urban Empire Collectables

2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball is the first Topps release of the new NBA card season. Here's what Topps has confirmed about the release dates, each box type and the rookies to look for, plus how to find it from us in Australia.

Release dates

Topps lists these US release dates:

  • Hobby, Jumbo and Value boxes: 5 November 2026 (US)
  • Mega box: 12 November 2026 (US)

These are US release dates, and Topps notes that release dates are subject to change. Australian arrival timing hasn't been confirmed yet. We'll update our basketball collection when we know more.

What's in each box

Hobby box

20 packs per box, 12 cards per pack, with 1 autograph or relic card per box.

2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Hobby Box, open display box with packs, official Topps product image

Jumbo box

10 packs per box, 28 cards per pack, with 1 autograph and 1 relic card per box. If you want a guaranteed autograph and a relic in the same box, this is the one to open.

2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Jumbo Box, open display box with 28-card packs, official Topps product image

Value box

6 packs per box, 12 cards per pack. Topps says to look for autograph and relic cards.

2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Value Box, official Topps product image

Mega box

12 packs per box, 15 cards per pack. Topps says to look for autograph and relic cards.

2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Mega Box, official Topps product image

Not sure which format suits you? Read our guide to Topps box types explained.

The rookie class

The base set runs to 300 cards. Topps lists the first official rookie cards of:

  • AJ Dybantsa
  • Darryn Peterson
  • Cameron Boozer
  • Caleb Wilson
  • Keaton Wagler

Topps also lists the first LeBron James Sixers and Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat cards in the set.

Base variations and inserts

The base set has short-printed Number Variations, Team Variations, Golden Mirror Image Variations and Wood Variations. Clear Variations are new for 2026-27.

The insert lineup includes Poster Factory, which showcases dunkers, and Drivers, which spotlights slashers. The 1981-82 Topps Basketball design also returns, with autograph variations to look out for.

Super Short Prints include the first-ever Gold 1/1 All Kings cards in Topps Basketball, along with Quest for the Crown and Bounce. Topps says Bounce uses card technology designed to mimic the texture of a real basketball.

Autographs and relics

Relic sets include Flagship Real One Relics, Own the Game and Roundball Remnants, with stars including Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards. Autograph sets include Flagship Real One Autographs, Rookie Photo Shoot Autographs, New Applicants and Level Up Signatures, with signers from LeBron James and Jalen Brunson to Nikola Jokić.

Where to buy 2026-27 Topps Basketball in Australia

Urban Empire Collectables is an Official Topps Direct Partner. We ship Australia-wide from Newcastle, and you can visit us in-store at Unit 4/2 Templar Pl, Bennetts Green NSW 2290.

Release details are from Topps' official product listings, checked 19 October 2026.

Back to blog