Sports card collectors and enthusiasts, get your wallets ready for an exhilarating week filled with highly anticipated releases across various sports! From football to basketball, hockey to wrestling, and even baseball and soccer, this week has something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s dive into the exciting lineup of sports card releases happening this week.
Starting off with a bang, the 2024 Panini Gold Standard Football set is finally hitting the shelves after a slight delay. This set promises an adrenaline rush with each box containing a single, seven-card pack. Collectors can expect a thrilling five autograph or memorabilia cards per box, including some of the earliest rookie jersey autographs of the 2024 football season.
For basketball enthusiasts, the long-awaited 2023-24 Panini Impeccable Basketball set is making its grand entrance this week. This high-end set features a nine-card pack in each box, with a generous inclusion of five autographs. Keep an eye out for the tantalizing Rookie Jersey Autographs and the rare Game Day Logoman cards, showcasing the iconic red, white, and blue NBA logos used in specific games. The price of these coveted boxes ranges between $2,600 and $2,800.
Hockey fans, fear not, as the 2022-23 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey set is also making a comeback. Despite belonging to the previous NHL season, this highly anticipated high-end hockey set promises a thrill with each box containing a base card alongside multiple autographs and other valuable hits. If one box isn’t enough for you, cases come packed with six boxes to amplify the excitement.
Scheduled to release along with these gems on September 18 are the 2024 Panini Select Racing and the 2024 Upper Deck AEW Wrestling sets, providing options for fans of motorsports and wrestling to expand their collections.
Moving on to September 20, baseball aficionados can rejoice as the 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball set hits the market. This popular collection showcases all 700 cards from Series 1 and 2, wrapped in a stunning blue design that will surely catch the eye of any collector. Each box includes eight packs of four cards, with an autograph guaranteed in every box. Look out for new parallels and autographs that will surely add an extra layer of excitement to this release.
Football fans can indulge in the 2024 Panini Luminance Football set, making its annual return on the same day. With four packs of 10 cards per box, collectors can look forward to three autographs, one memorabilia card, 12 rookies, five parallels, and four inserts in every box. Standout features include autographs from the NFL Rookie Premiere and the potential inclusion of NIL signatures from college sensations like Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers.
Soccer enthusiasts can also join in the fun with the release of the 2024 UEFA Club Competitions Merlin Chrome Soccer set, promising to capture the essence of European soccer with its unique offerings.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the world of sports cards, this week’s releases offer a plethora of options to satisfy your collecting desires. Keep your eyes peeled for these highly anticipated sets and get ready to add some excitement to your collection!
