2026 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey
Release Date: November 10, 2025
Opens Up: May 10, 2026
Find four serially numbered base or parallel cards per box, on average!
The 2026 edition of Artifacts Hockey delivers a deep 240-card base set loaded with veterans, legends, goalies, rookies, and redemption cards for the 2025–26 rookie class. Artifacts continues its tradition of premium parallels, autos, memorabilia, and chase inserts—making it one of Upper Deck’s most collectible early-season releases.
Base Set Breakdown (240 Cards, subject to change):
• Base (1–100)
• Stars (101–135; #’d to 699)
• Goalies (136–150; #’d to 699)
• Greats (151–170; #’d to 699)
• Rookies (171–200; #’d to 999)
• Rookie Redemptions (201–240)
The parallel lineup is extensive, featuring serial-numbered colours, autographs, premium patches, dual/triple memorabilia, and auto/mem combos. Even top rookies redeemed through the Rookie Redemption Program will receive the full treatment with auto, memorabilia, and hybrid cards.
Key Inserts & Highlights
Arena Artifacts – Colisée de Québec
A tribute to the historic Nordiques arena (1972–1995). Each card features a Nordiques legend plus an authentic relic from the Colisée.
Benchmark Autos
Hard-signed autographs paired with swatches taken from the visitor’s bench at Madison Square Garden. A unique and highly collectible set.
History Lesson Signatures (NEW!)
Each card is half of a puzzle pairing a past great with a current star. Complete both halves to form a dynamic duo.
Threads of Time
Spotlights current NHL superstars and highlights former teams from earlier in their careers.
Auto Facts
The beloved on-card autograph set returns, featuring signatures from notable NHL talents.
Puck Luck (NEW!)
Showcases top NHL skaters alongside large game-used puck pieces from actual NHL games.
Bounty Program – Aurum Returns!
The Aurum Bounty Program is back with a 48-card chase set.
Each card includes a scratch-off code used to complete the mission at UpperDeckBounty.com.
Complete All 48 Codes to Earn:
• Aurum Rookie Bounty Cards #49 & #50
Bonus Rewards for Fastest Completions:
First 3 Collectors:
• 12-card Aurum Set
• Aurum Autograph
• Aurum Dual Autograph
Next 7 Collectors:
• 12-card Aurum Set
• Aurum Autograph
Next 15 Collectors:
• 12-card Aurum Set
All others who complete the set receive Rookie Bounty Cards #49–50.
Redeem all codes at UpperDeckBounty.com starting on release day.
