Side Kicks Collectibles • Trading Card Release Guide
Updated: 27 February 2026
About the release
2025 26 Topps Decades Premier League 90s Edition is a nostalgia-first football card drop that leans fully into the look and feel of the Premier League in the 1990s. Think bright goalkeeper shirts, muddy pitches, outrageous goals, and the era of foreign imports turning up and changing the league overnight.
It is a very design-led set, built around themed subsets like Terrace Heroes, Mercurial Talents, Pioneers, Cool Britannia, and In The Mix. The checklist pulls from iconic names of the decade, with the product positioned as a clean rip for collectors who want guaranteed hits rather than filler.
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TL;DR – 2025 26 Topps Decades Premier League 90s Edition Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
- Release date: 27 February 2026
- Drop time: 13:00 GMT
- Availability window: available until 13 March (or earlier if sold out)
- Retail price: TBC
- Where to buy: Topps UK and secondary market after sell out
- Box config: 6 packs per box, 6 cards per pack (36 cards total)
- Guaranteed hits: 1 autograph and 3 numbered cards per box
- Set size: 305 cards
Release date and price
The collection launches on 27 February 2026 at 13:00 GMT. Topps lists the product as available for a limited window, currently shown as available until 13 March, although stock can still disappear earlier if demand is high.
Retail pricing is currently £140. It is worth sanity checking it against resale so you know whether sealed makes sense for you or if singles are the better route.
Design themes and key subsets
This release is all about the visuals. The main checklist is split into themed designs that feel properly 90s without looking like a parody. These are some of the headline themes to look out for when you are ripping:
- Terrace Heroes, framed retro styling
- Mercurial Talents, loud multi-image 90s layouts
- Pioneers, era-defining names and imports
- Cool Britannia, newspaper clippings and UK culture cues
- In The Mix, cassette-inspired throwback look
There are also specific nostalgia hits like Whole New Ball Game (celebrating the first Premier League season), plus Memorable Quotes that lean into the soundbites and culture of the decade.
Box structure
The configuration is simple and collector-friendly. Every box contains 36 cards across six packs, and the box is built around guaranteed hits.
- 6 packs per box
- 6 cards per pack
- 1 autograph per box
- 3 numbered cards per box
Chase cards, variations and bonus hits
Strikers, Bobbleheads and era moments
On top of the main themed designs, there are specific insert-style chases built for 90s storytelling. Strikers highlights the goal machines of the decade, while illustrated Bobblehead cards bring a proper retro cartoon vibe for character collectors.
Partnership and Triple Threat
If you collect duos and trios, this is one of the strongest parts of the product. Partnership and Triple Threat spotlight the best on-pitch links of the decade, including famous pairings like Henry and Bergkamp.
Image variations and lucky box relics
Select cards have image variations, and Topps has also teased retro match-worn shirt relics in lucky boxes. Planet Football bonus autographs and Retro Relics are also listed as extra pulls beyond the guaranteed autograph.
Parallels and numbering
Each box includes three numbered cards, and the parallel ladder gives you a clean chase across the set.
- Blue numbered to 99
- Purple numbered to 50
- Orange numbered to 25
- Black numbered to 10
- Red numbered to 5
- Gold 1 of 1
More cards from 2025 26 Topps Decades Premier League 90s Edition
A quick look at autograph designs and the retro 90s presentation style.
Where to buy
The direct route is Topps UK during the available window. After sell out, sealed boxes and singles will typically appear on the secondary market, especially numbered parallels, Partnership and Triple Threat cards, and Planet Football hits.
2025 26 Topps Decades Premier League 90s Edition checklist
Check out the full Topps Decades Premier League 90s checklist here.
FAQ
When does 2025 26 Topps Decades Premier League 90s Edition release?
The release is scheduled for 27 February 2026 at 13:00 GMT.
How many cards are in a box?
Each box contains 36 cards across 6 packs, with 6 cards per pack.
Are autographs guaranteed?
Yes. Every box includes one autograph, plus three numbered cards per box.
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