2026 Topps Holiday Baseball puts a seasonal spin on the Topps Baseball design with a 200-card set, holiday-themed parallels and several different ways to collect. Topps has confirmed that preorders open September 21, while the official checklist is already available.
The release will include Holiday Boxes, Collector’s Tins and Advent Calendars. Pricing, pack counts, purchase limits and a release date have not yet been announced.
| Detail | What Topps has confirmed |
|---|---|
| Preorder date | September 21, 2026 |
| Sale time | Not announced |
| Formats | Holiday Boxes, Collector’s Tins and Advent Calendars |
| Base set | 200 cards |
| Checklist | Published |
| Pricing and box configurations | Not yet announced |
| Release date | Not yet announced |
When does 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball go on preorder?
Topps says 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball will be available for preorder on September 21, 2026. The company has not posted a specific sale time, direct product links, pricing or purchase limits.
Collectors can visit the official Topps Holiday Baseball page and use the “Get notified” option before the sale begins. Once listings go live, Topps should post individual purchase pages for each format.
How to preorder 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball
The 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball landing page is the official place to watch for the preorder launch. Topps has confirmed three formats, but it has not released individual product pages or full configurations yet.
- Holiday Boxes
- Collector’s Tins
- Advent Calendars
Topps has not announced the number of packs or cards in each format, format-exclusive parallels or how many products each customer can buy. Those details can be added once the individual listings are live.
What is in 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball?
Topps Holiday Baseball applies festive designs and seasonal chases to a 200-card base set of MLB veterans and rookies. The checklist includes stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Bobby Witt Jr., Juan Soto, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Cal Raleigh.
The core chase starts with regular base cards and expands into Base Cards Chrome Variations, holiday variations and short prints. Topps has also announced two new parallels for 2026: Metallic Gingerbread Man and Snow Days.
Which rookies are in 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball?
The rookie checklist is one of the stronger parts of the release. Konnor Griffin, Roman Anthony, Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt, Samuel Basallo and Jac Caglianone are among the biggest names in the 200-card set, and several also carry over into the product’s short-print and insert chases.
Rookie checklist headliners
- Konnor Griffin, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Roman Anthony, Boston Red Sox
- Kevin McGonigle, Detroit Tigers
- JJ Wetherholt, St. Louis Cardinals
- Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers
- Jac Caglianone, Kansas City Royals
- Munetaka Murakami, Chicago White Sox
- Trey Yesavage, Toronto Blue Jays
More notable rookies in the set
- Carson Benge, New York Mets
- Nolan McLean, New York Mets
- Bubba Chandler, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Samuel Basallo, Baltimore Orioles
- Chase DeLauter, Cleveland Guardians
- Colson Montgomery, Chicago White Sox
- Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians
- Chase Burns, Cincinnati Reds
- Dylan Beavers, Baltimore Orioles
- Justin Crawford, Philadelphia Phillies
Griffin, Anthony, McGonigle, Wetherholt, Basallo, Caglianone, Murakami and several other rookies appear in short-print, super-short-print, Hidden Elf or ornament-card checklists, giving collectors multiple versions to chase beyond their standard rookie cards.
2026 Topps Holiday Baseball inserts, parallels and chase cards
Base Cards Chrome Variations
The full 200-card base set has a corresponding Chrome variation checklist, offering another version of the main set for collectors to chase.
Hidden Elf cards
Hidden Elf cards return as a picture-spotting chase, with a small elf tucked into the design. The checklist includes stars and rookies such as Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Ohtani, Konnor Griffin, Roman Anthony, Jac Caglianone, Kevin McGonigle and Trey Yesavage.
Holiday variations
The product has several holiday-themed base-card variation tiers:
- Holiday Variation Backs Short Prints
- Holiday Variation Backs Super Short Prints
- Holiday Variation Short Prints
- Holiday Variation Super Short Prints
The player checklists include major stars and top rookies, making these variations an important part of the non-auto chase.
Making the NICE List! and ornament cards
Making the NICE List! is a die-cut insert centered on standout player accomplishments and single-season statistics. The checklist features players including Kyle Schwarber, Cal Raleigh, Ohtani, Judge, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes.
Collectors can also find Die Cut Ornament cards and Oversized Die Cut Ornament cards. The ornament checklists include Ohtani, Judge, Soto, Acuña, Skenes, Caglianone, Basallo, Anthony, McGonigle, Wetherholt and other rookies.
Relic cards
The checklist includes both Holiday Faux Relics and Holiday Relics. Faux Relics feature holiday characters and symbols such as an elf, gingerbread man, Mrs. Claus, nutcracker and Santa Claus. The player relic checklist includes names such as Skenes, Ohtani, Witt, Caglianone, Roman Anthony, Basallo and Misiorowski.
Are there autographs in 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball?
Yes. Topps highlights autographs as a key chase on its Holiday Baseball product page.
However, the published checklist does not yet identify autograph sets, signers, parallel levels or odds. Collectors should treat the preview as confirmation that autographs are in the product while waiting for Topps to release full autograph details and an odds sheet.
2026 Topps Holiday Baseball FAQ
When do 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball preorders begin?
Preorders begin September 21, 2026. Topps has not announced a specific sale time.
What formats are coming?
Topps has confirmed Holiday Boxes, Collector’s Tins and Advent Calendars.
How much will 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball cost?
Topps has not announced prices yet.
How many cards are in the base set?
The base set has 200 cards.
What are the biggest chases?
Key chases include Base Cards Chrome Variations, Metallic Gingerbread Man and Snow Days parallels, Hidden Elf cards, holiday short prints, Making the NICE List! die-cuts, ornament cards, relics and autographs.
Is the checklist available?
Yes. The official 2026 Topps Holiday Baseball checklist is available now.
