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Updated: 6 January 2026
2026 Topps Chrome Premier League Hobby Box - Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
About the release
The 2026 Topps Chrome Premier League set is a brand new Chrome release built around the 2025/26 Premier League season, with a shiny, parallel heavy checklist and a guaranteed autograph in every Hobby box.
Topps is leaning into premium case level inserts straight out the gate, with names like Chrome Anime, Helix, Triple Platinum, Genius Chrome, Give Him His Flowers, plus the new Locked In insert. It reads like a flagship style football product, not a one off side release, and the checklist mix is clearly aimed at both rippers and set builders.
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TL;DR – 2026 Topps Chrome Premier League Hobby Box
- Pre order date: 6 January 2026 via Topps UK
- Release date: expected early February 2026 (final shipping date can vary by retailer)
- Retail price: TBC (formats vary)
- Where to buy: Topps UK, plus UK hobby retailers and resale market after launch
- Hobby box promise: 1 autograph per box, plus refractors, numbered parallels and inserts
| Product | 2026 Topps Chrome Premier League • football trading cards |
| Base set | 201 card base set covering all 20 clubs |
| Hobby config | 4 cards per pack • 20 packs per box |
| Guaranteed hits | 1 autograph per Hobby box |
| Chase focus | Chrome Anime • Helix • Locked In • Triple Platinum • Zero Hours on card autographs |
Key card types and Hobby focus
Base set and parallels
The checklist starts with a 201 card base set spanning all 20 Premier League clubs, built for Chrome style collecting with a strong parallel rainbow expected across the product. Hobby boxes also include exclusive Prism parallels, giving collectors a clear reason to rip Hobby even if you are mainly chasing autos.
- 201 card base set covering the 2025/26 season
- Refractors and numbered parallels expected across the base checklist
- Hobby exclusive Prism parallels included in every Hobby box
Inserts you will see often
Every Hobby box is expected to carry 10 inserts, and the most common themes are built for volume ripping. These are the ones you should expect to pull regularly, which is useful if you are set building or collecting a specific club.
- Alive and Kicking
- Stoppage Time Heartbreaker
- Golazo
- The Streets Wont Forget
- Thats His Job
Case hits and short prints
This is where the product gets interesting. Topps is pushing several premium inserts that should land closer to case level odds, with Chrome Anime, Helix, Locked In and Triple Platinum leading the chase. If you are buying sealed, these are the inserts that can swing a box from fun rip to big hit.
Autographs and Zero Hours
Autographs sit at the centre of the product, with one autograph in every Hobby box. The main Chrome Autographs checklist is supported by Duals, Triples and selected Quads, and there is also a hobby exclusive Zero Hours on card autograph set signed in silver pen.
- Chrome Autographs with a full parallel run down to 1 of 1
- Dual and Triple autographs for higher end chase
- Zero Hours on card autographs in silver pen
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Box structure
Topps has positioned Hobby as the cleanest way to rip the product, with a simple configuration and a guaranteed autograph.
- Hobby box: 20 packs per box • 4 cards per pack
- Guaranteed: 1 autograph per box
- Also expected: 10 inserts per box, plus Prism parallels and a mix of refractors
Release date and price
Pre orders are scheduled for 6 January 2026 via Topps UK. The wider release is expected in early February 2026, although final delivery dates can shift depending on region and retailer allocations.
Topps has put the Hobby Box at £170 RRP, and the cheaper Value Box at £25.
Where to buy
For launch day, the most direct route is Topps UK. After release, expect UK hobby retailers and the resale market to carry sealed boxes and singles, especially for case hits and top autographs
Why this release matters
This one matters because it sets the tone for how Topps wants to present Premier League collecting in a premium Chrome lane. A new Chrome football product can either feel like a quick parallel machine or a genuine flagship. The inclusion of multiple named case hits, hobby only inserts like Genius Chrome and Triple Platinum, and an on card auto concept like Zero Hours suggests Topps is aiming for the second option.
2026 Topps Chrome Premier League checklist
The checklist is now available, covering the full base set plus inserts and autographs. If you are chasing a specific club, this is the bit to check first before you buy sealed.
Download the 2026 Topps Chrome Premier League checklist (PDF)
FAQ
When does 2026 Topps Chrome Premier League release?
Pre orders open on 6 January 2026 via Topps UK. The wider release is expected in early February 2026, subject to change.
Is an autograph guaranteed in Hobby boxes?
Yes. Every Hobby box is expected to include one autograph.
How many cards are in the base set?
The base set is listed as 201 cards, covering all 20 clubs from the 2025 26 season.
What are the main case hit inserts to look for?
The headline case hits and short prints include Chrome Anime, Helix, Locked In and Triple Platinum.
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