As the winter weather arrives and forces many of us indoors, it’s the perfect time to indulge in some exciting sports card collecting. Throughout the next few weeks, various new releases will hit shelves and online stores, offering collectors a chance to expand their collections. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up in the sports card world.
SAGE Low Series Football – January 12, 2024:
Kickstarting our list is the SAGE Low Series Football, a pre-draft release that will surely excite football card enthusiasts. Despite lacking team logos, this set boasts a wide range of autographed cards to add to your collection. Each box contains 16 packs, with each pack offering an autograph and seven cards in total. Keep an eye out for the new SP Kaleidoscope Autographs and the Next Level autograph cards featuring on-card signatures. Hobby boxes are available for under $130 on eBay, with blaster boxes also up for grabs.
2022-23 Upper Deck ICE Hockey – Now Available:
Although named for the previous season, the 2022-23 Upper Deck ICE Hockey is now hitting the market. Each box includes 12 packs with six cards in each pack, often featuring an autograph or memorabilia card. Noteworthy highlights of this release include hard-signed Ice Premieres Auto and Auto Patch cards, as well as a 250-card base set. For around $125, you can grab a box and add some icy flair to your collection.
Bowman’s Best Baseball – January 17, 2023:
On January 17, 2023, Bowman’s Best Baseball makes its way onto hobby shop shelves. This release focuses on prospects and rookies, offering 12 packs per Hobby box, spread over two mini-boxes. Each box guarantees at least three Chrome autograph cards, and this year’s edition features a special insert set by Hall of Famer Randy Johnson. If you’re looking to invest in this set, the best eBay price currently sits at $289. Additionally, on the same day, 2023 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball will also be released.
Topps Stadium Club Baseball – January 24, 2023:
Fans of photography-focused cards will be thrilled with the release of Topps Stadium Club Baseball on January 24, 2023. Known for its visually stunning 300-card base set, this release offers two Hobby box versions to choose from. Hobby boxes are priced at $148 and provide a great opportunity to add some beautifully captured moments to your collection. Additionally, the same day sees the release of 2023-24 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey, promising two autograph and/or memorabilia cards per box.
2023-24 Panini Donruss Basketball – January 26:
Get ready for some basketball card action on January 26 with the release of 2023-24 Panini Donruss Basketball. This release features fat packs and Rated Rookies, giving collectors plenty to look forward to. Hobby boxes contain ten packs, each consisting of 30 cards, including one autograph. This release is sure to appeal to basketball enthusiasts eager to add some new cards to their collection.
2023 Panini Phoenix Football – January 26:
On the same day as Panini Donruss Basketball, collectors can also anticipate the release of 2023 Panini Phoenix Football. With boxes containing two autographs, one memorabilia card, and various other collectibles, this release is priced in the $300-$350 range online. Football card collectors won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to snag some exciting new additions to their collections.
Get ready to heat up your sports card collecting game with these upcoming releases. From football, hockey, and baseball to basketball, there’s something for every sports enthusiast and collector. Stay tuned and get your hands on your favorite releases to expand your ever-growing collection, bringing the thrill of the game to your own fingertips.