As the sports card collecting world eagerly anticipates the upcoming releases of 2024, some highly coveted sets are set to hit the shelves. From baseball to football and basketball to hockey, collectors have a lot to look forward to. Let’s delve into the highlights and release dates of some of the most anticipated sports card releases of the year.
First up, on July 31, 2024, collectors can get their hands on the 2024 Topps Museum Baseball set. Known for its blend of autographs, relics, and high-quality base cards, this set offers a premium collecting experience. Each Master box contains four mini-boxes, with each mini-box containing one autograph or relic, three base cards, and one base parallel. The box includes one autographed relic, one on-card autograph card, one Quad Relic, and one Relic, all for the price of $399.99 on the Topps website.
Next in line is the 2023 Donruss Optic Football set, set to release on August 2, 2023. With the 2024 training camps in full swing, this release is sure to spark excitement among football card enthusiasts. The Hobby box contains 20 packs, each with four cards. Collectors can expect one autograph, 20 Rated Rookies, four inserts, and 12 parallels (nine of which are numbered).
On August 7, 2024, the 2024 Topps Finest Baseball set will make its debut. This year, the set comes with a new format, replacing two mini-boxes with six standard packs of ten cards each. Inside each box, collectors will find two autographs and a Base Set featuring 300 cards in varying degrees of scarcity. The approximate price for this set is $265 online.
Also dropping on August 7, 2024, is the 2023-24 Panini Mosaic Basketball set. Returning post-season, this set offers 10 packs per Hobby box, with 15 cards per pack. The box includes 20 inserts, two Prizms, one autograph, and various autograph subsets such as Autographs Mosaic, Rookie Autographs Mosaic, Pictographs Mosaic, Collage Autographs Mosaic, and Showtime Signatures (new this year). Collectors can also look out for Hobby Exclusive parallels and the new White parallels.
Mark your calendars for August 7, 2024, as the 2023-24 Upper Deck SPx Hockey set hits the shelves. Featuring Connor Bedard rookies, this set returns with a single pack per box format, containing five cards. Inside each box, collectors will find one autograph, four memorabilia and/or tech cards, and a Base Set with 200 cards, including veterans and rookies all numbered to 299. Look out for lower numbered parallels, as well as special cards like the #’d Rookie Auto Jersey, Rookie Auto Patch cards, and retro versions celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the iconic 2003-04 SPx rookie design.
From baseball to basketball and hockey, the sports card collecting scene is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming releases of 2024. With a mix of autographs, relics, special inserts, and premium editions, collectors have a lot to be thrilled about this year. Gear up for an exciting year of collecting and stay tuned for these highly anticipated sports card releases.
