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Collectors and sports card enthusiasts have much to look forward to over the next few weeks as a slew of new releases hit hobby shops, retail outlets, and breaker schedules. These releases cover a broad spectrum, from soccer and UFC to retired baseball player autographs and a throwback football product. As is typical, these release dates are tentative and may be subject to change.

Scheduled Release Dates:

• 5/15

  • 2023-24 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey Initially planned for January, Trilogy Hockey is now launching with each box containing six packs and four cards each. Collectors can expect two autograph and/or memorabilia cards, three Rookie Renditions and/or Trilogy Generations cards, and five numbered parallels per box. Signature Pucks feature rookies, which are twice as rare as veteran cards. Other high-value autographs include Scripted Hall of Fame Plaques, AutoFocus, AutoFocus Rookies, and Crystalized Signatures. Boxes are priced around $160.

  • 2024 Topps UFC Midnight This new UFC product by Topps features black Chrome technology and offers three autographs per box, drawing from a pool of current and former fighters. Each box includes three inserts and/or parallels and one base card. The release also sports a 100-card base set and various parallel versions.

  • Additional Releases on 5/15:

    • 2023-24 Panini Donruss Soccer
    • 2024 Panini Select LaLiga
    • 2024 Topps UEFA Club Competitions Finest

• 5/17

  • 2024 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball (Retired Player Edition) Continuing with its unique concept, Archives Signature features autographs on previously released cards, all from retired players. Each card is hand-signed, serially numbered, gold-foil stamped, and enclosed in Topps Authenticated casing, with no card numbered higher than 99.

  • Also set for release on 5/17:

    • 2024 Leaf Vivid Football

• 5/22

  • 2024 Panini Clearly Donruss Football Returning with its distinctive acetate design, this postseason release contains four packs per hobby box, including one autograph, one insert, two parallels, eight Rated Rookies, and eight base cards. The base set includes 147 cards, with 50 veterans, 50 Rated Rookies, and 47 Clearly Rated Rookie Autographs.

  • 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball This edition features a 1954 throwback design blended with modern elements, comprising a 500-card base set that mixes retired stars, veterans, and 2023 rookies. Special Prism Refractor parallels are available in blaster boxes.

These releases not only offer something for every type of collector but also provide exciting opportunities to discover rare and valuable cards across various sports.