2026-27 NHL Season
The Season Starts Here
A new season means new rookies, new sets and new cards to chase. Rip your first packs of 2026-27 and follow the season card by card.
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Recent Releases
The latest hockey products, available now online and on Upper Deck e-Pack®.
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Rookie class spotlight
2026-27 NHL New Arrivals
First packs drop September 29thCollect cards of this season's newest skaters just after they make their NHL debut. New Arrivals packs release on Upper Deck e-Pack® after opening night and keep dropping all season long, but each release is only available for one week.
- Buy a New Arrivals pack in the e-Pack store.
- Open it instantly and add the card to your digital collection.
- Ship the physical card to your door when it's ready.
Shop local
Find a Hobby Shop Near You
Hobby shops carry hobby boxes you won't find anywhere else, host box breaks and are the best place to trade with other collectors. Find a local shop that carries Upper Deck hockey.
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Never Miss a Drop This Season
Sign up for hockey release alerts and we'll let you know when new products hit the shelves.
- Release-day alerts for new NHL products
- New Arrivals reminders before each one-week window closes
- Collecting tips if you're just getting started
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- Enter your name, email and postal code.
- Check Sports Trading Cards so you get hockey release alerts.
- Add e-Pack News to hear when each New Arrivals drop goes live.
New to the hobby?
How to Start Collecting Hockey Cards
You don't need to spend a lot or know the lingo to get started. Pick a favorite team or player, grab a few packs and see what you pull. Here's the easiest way in.
Step 1 · Start with retail
Grab a Blaster box
Retail boxes are the most affordable way to open a lot of cards at once, and they ship right to your door from the Upper Deck Store.
- MVP Blaster, $19.99: 11 packs of 7 cards. Built for new collectors, with a big base set and plenty of rookies.
- MVP Retail, $69.99: 36 packs if you want to build the set.
- Artifacts Blaster, $29.99: a step up, with memorabilia and autograph chances.
Step 2 · Try it digitally
Buy by the pack on e-Pack
Upper Deck e-Pack® lets you buy a single pack, open it instantly on your phone or computer, and ship the real cards to your door whenever you want.
- Single packs start at $14.99 (SPx and Series 2 Hockey)
- Trade with other collectors right in the app
- New Arrivals rookie packs drop all season
Step 3 · Go local
Visit a hobby shop
Once you're hooked, a local hobby shop is where you'll find hobby boxes with the best hit rates, plus people who can help you value and trade your cards.
- Hobby-exclusive products and higher-end boxes
- Box breaks, events and trade nights
- Advice from experienced collectors
Know the lingo
What's the difference between a Blaster, Retail and Hobby box?
Blaster and Retail boxes are sold online and at big-box stores and are the most affordable way to start. Blasters often include exclusive parallels. Hobby boxes are sold through hobby shops and cost more, but they typically offer better odds at autographs and memorabilia.
How does e-Pack work if the cards are digital?
Every e-Pack card is backed by a real card. You open packs digitally right away, then request shipment of the physical cards to your address whenever you're ready.
Which cards should I keep?
Start with what you love: your team, your favorite players and rookies. Numbered cards, autographs and rookie cards of top prospects are the ones collectors look for most. Check our guide to card values to learn more.
How do I protect my cards?
Put your best pulls in a penny sleeve, then a top loader, and store them away from sunlight and moisture. That keeps edges and corners in the condition they came out of the pack.
Want to go deeper? Read the full Guide to Collecting and trading card glossary. Prices and availability subject to change. Odds reflect averages across the full production run and are not guaranteed in any individual pack or box.
