Topps becomes exclusive NFL trading card, for the first time since 2016
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Key Points:
- In the 1970s, NFL fans had limited ways to watch games, primarily two Sunday games, one Monday night game, Thanksgiving games, and occasional Thursday night specials to avoid conflicts with the World Series.
- NFL content was supplemented by NFL Films shows, electric football games, and trading cards, with Topps trading cards being especially popular among young fans.
- Topps, a well-known trading card brand, is returning as the exclusive trading card licensee for the NFL for the first time since 2016, following a new multi-year deal announced by Fanatics Collectibles, the NFL, and the NFL Players Association.
- The 2025 Topps Chrome Football trading cards are set to launch on April 15 and will be available through Topps.com, hobby shops, Fanatics Live, and NFLShop.com.
