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Trading CardsSeptember 17, 2026
UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH ICONIC JIM HENSON COMPANY, UNVEILS DEBUT TRADING CARD PRODUCTCarlsbad, CA (September 17, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in entertainment and sports collectibles, is expanding its premium licensed entertainment portfolio with the addition of the storied and trailblazing Jim Henson Company. Honoring Henson’s legendary and innovative career as a beloved puppeteer, filmmaker, and television pioneer, Upper Deck...

Narrative Drop 3: An Invitation from Xibalba
It was unusually quiet in the Cloud Forest. This silence did not favor Hunahpu and Xbalanque, who embarked that morning, as they did most mornings, to hunt for birds to feed their family. Without the usual chatter of monkeys to cloak their footsteps, the twin brothers felt their every step...
July 13, 2026
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UPPER DECK CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A PATRIOTIC TRADING CARD SET
Carlsbad, CA (June 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with an exclusive trading card set inspired by the trailblazers, iconic landmarks, and timeless symbols that embody national pride. Through the Upper Deck e-Pack platform, collectors and enthusiasts can chase presidential 1-of-1...
July 13, 2026
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UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPH TRADING CARD DEAL WITH 2026 NHL FIRST OVERALL PICK GAVIN MCKENNA
Carlsbad, CA (June 26, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is proud to welcome Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, to its roster. As part of the deal, Upper Deck will be the sole producer of McKenna’s NHL autographed trading cards – holding the rights to use McKenna’s name, image, likeness,...
July 13, 2026
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UPPER DECK CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICONIC ‘SPACE JAM’ MOVIE WITH 23XI RACING COLLABORATION, NEW COLLECTIBLES
Carlsbad, CA (June 25, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the legendary 1996 film Space Jam with a multi-product category celebration and multi-licensor activation. Together with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and 23XI Racing, Upper Deck will celebrate the milestone as Bubba Wallace takes to the NASCAR Cup Series race on July 5, at Chicagoland Speedway, in the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE with a custom Upper Deck Space Jam-themed design on...
July 13, 2026
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The Next Generation of Young Guns Is on the Horizon
The Journey from First Pick to First Card Begins at the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft By Stephen Laroche The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft is just a few short weeks away, and excitement is building among hockey fans as to where the sport’s best and brightest prospects...
July 13, 2026
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Legends Are Born at the Upper Deck NHL Draft
By Stephen Laroche The connection between hockey legends and their trading cards often begins when they are fresh-faced rookies. A rite of passage shared by countless young players, the path to greatness features a common thread – the Upper Deck NHL Draft, an event which the company has...
July 13, 2026
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Join Upper Deck at the 2026 NHL Draft
For the fifth year in a row, Upper Deck is serving as the title sponsor of the NHL Draft. On June 26-27, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, Upper Deck will be on site to welcome the newest wave of rookies to the NHL and unite hockey fans...
July 13, 2026
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UPPER DECK TO PRODUCE ‘THE LAST KINGDOM’ COLLECTIBLES AND GAMES
Carlsbad, CA (June 19, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is creating collectibles and games based on the hit series The Last Kingdom. As part of a collaboration with NBCUniversal, the collectibles leader will help fans to further connect with the acclaimed show. A trading card set and game will headline the initial releases,...
July 13, 2026
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Sculpting Gotham City’s™ Most Notorious Villains: An Interview With Amos Hemsley on Enemies of™ Gotham City™ Miniatures
In this Artist Spotlight, we are thrilled to feature Amos Hemsley, the 3D sculptor behind the stunning miniatures in the new Enemies of™ Gotham City™ tabletop game. From an early age, Amos Hemsley was immersed in comic books, action figures, and memorabilia that were commonplace for the Bronze age of...
June 23, 2026
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UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES LICENSE WITH U.S. SOCCER TO PRODUCE MEMORABILIA FOR MEN’S & WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMS
Carlsbad, CA (June 16, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is now the official home for premium and authentic memorabilia for the USMNT and USWNT. The new license with U.S. Soccer paired with the new U.S. National Soccer Team Player’s Association license expands Upper Deck’s presence in the global soccer collectibles market and extends its growth across sports. Through officially licensed Upper Deck Authenticated memorabilia, fans will have...
June 15, 2026
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