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2026 TOPPS CHROME FOOTBALL • PRE-ORDER OPENS MON, OCT 19, 2026 AT 12:00 PM CT • TOPPS.COM + EQL
Chrome is back for the NFL. 🏈 2026 Topps Chrome Football opens for pre-order on Monday, Oct 19 at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET). It’s loaded with shiny refractor Rookie Cards of the 2026 draft class, including Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson and Caleb Downs, plus colorful autograph parallels of today’s biggest stars.
2026 Topps Chrome Football release details
• Pre-order opens: Monday, Oct 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET)
• Where: the Topps Chrome Football page on Topps.com
• Ship date: not announced by Topps yet; the hobby release is expected around Nov 13, 2026
• Base set: 400 cards, with 300 veterans and 100 rookies
How to buy: EQL entries vs. direct on Topps.com
All formats go live at the same time from the same Topps page, but they’re sold two different ways:
• Hobby boxes, Jumbo boxes and Hobby cases are sold through EQL, an entry (raffle-style) system. You submit an entry and winners get the chance to buy. Start at the Topps Chrome Football page, which links to EQL once it’s live.
• Hanger, Value and Mega boxes are a straight purchase on Topps.com from that same page, while supplies last.
Heads up on Mega boxes bought from Topps.com: they ship with the outer factory seal taken off, but the packs and cards inside are untouched. Topps says it’s doing this so more boxes end up with collectors at retail price.
Box formats and prices (based on 2025 MSRP)
Topps hasn’t posted official 2026 prices yet. The prices below are last year’s (2025) MSRPs, so treat them as a guide. We’ll update this post when the 2026 prices are confirmed.
• Hobby box: $349.99 (2025 MSRP) – EQL
• Jumbo box: $649.99 (2025 MSRP) – EQL
• Mega box: $69.99 (2025 MSRP) – Topps.com
• Value box: $39.99 (2025 MSRP) – Topps.com
• Hanger box: $19.99 (2025 MSRP) – Topps.com
• Hobby case: price not announced – EQL
What’s in the box
• Hobby box: 20 packs, 4 cards per pack, with 1 autograph per box
• Mega box: includes Mega-only X-Fractor parallels
• Jumbo, Value and Hanger: Topps hasn’t shared full pack-outs yet
Key rookies and chase cards
The 2026 rookie class leads the way: Fernando Mendoza (Raiders), Jeremiyah Love (Cardinals), Carnell Tate (Titans), Jordyn Tyson (Saints), Caleb Downs (Cowboys), Ty Simpson (Rams), Makai Lemon (Eagles), Arvell Reese (Giants), David Bailey (Jets) and Sonny Styles (Commanders).
• Refractor parallels, including numbered Green (/99), Purple (/75) and Red (/5) autographs like the ones pictured
• Inserts: Helix, Ultra Violet, Radiating Rookies, Game Genies, Kaiju and Tecmo
• New this year: Glass Canvas, Madden 99 Club and Super Bowl at Night
• NFL Honors Gold Shield Autographs, plus rookie, veteran and legend signatures
FAQ: 2026 Topps Chrome Football
When does 2026 Topps Chrome Football go on pre-order?
Monday, Oct 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET).
Where can I buy Hobby and Jumbo boxes?
Hobby boxes, Jumbo boxes and Hobby cases are sold through EQL entries, linked from the Topps Chrome Football page.
Where can I buy Mega, Value and Hanger boxes?
Directly on Topps.com from the same page, while supplies last.
How much is a 2026 Topps Chrome Football Hobby box?
Topps hasn’t posted 2026 prices yet. Last year’s Hobby box was $349.99.
How many autographs are in a Hobby box?
1 autograph per Hobby box (20 packs of 4 cards).
Why are Topps.com Mega boxes unsealed?
Topps removes the outer factory seal on Mega boxes it ships, but the contents are untouched. It says this helps more boxes reach collectors at retail.
Who are the top rookies?
Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson and Caleb Downs lead the 2026 class.
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