The sports card collecting world is buzzing with anticipation as June brings a host of exciting new releases across various popular sports. From basketball to baseball and hockey, collectors can look forward to a range of sets that offer autographs, memorabilia cards, and exclusive content. Here’s a rundown of the upcoming sports card releases for June:
Kicking off on June 5, 2024, the 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball set is set to thrill collectors with two autographs, one memorabilia card, and a mix of inserts and base cards. Keep an eye out for the rare Black Color Blast inserts and a First Off the Line version with exclusive content. Also releasing on the same day is the 2023-24 Upper Deck Synergy Hockey set, coinciding with the Stanley Cup Finals and offering a base set of 125 cards with a chance at autographs.
For baseball enthusiasts, the 2024 Bowman Sapphire Baseball set on June 5 is a must-watch. Known for its popularity, this set includes three colored parallels and one guaranteed autograph per box. While it tends to sell out quickly online, collectors can check eBay for available listings.
On June 7, the 2023-24 Topps G-League Basketball set hits the shelves, offering collectors a fresh selection to add to their collections. Moving on to June 12, the 2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball release continues the annual flagship tradition with 350 new base cards featuring MLB newcomers and rookies across Hobby, Blaster, and Display box formats. The 2023-24 Topps Chrome Bundesliga also debuts on the same day.
Mark your calendars for June 14, when the 2023-24 Donruss Optic Basketball set becomes available. With each Hobby box containing 20 packs filled with autographs, inserts, and parallels, collectors can look forward to new inserts like Rising Suns and Red Hot Rookies.
As we approach June 19, the 2023-24 Panini Contenders Basketball release promises two autographs in each box from four eight-card packs, featuring key Rookie Ticket Autographs. Additionally, the 2023-24 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey brings 200 new cards to the flagship NHL set, including more Young Guns and 1st Round Rookies. Other releases to watch for include the 2023 Immaculate WWE and 2024 Topps Museum UEFA Club sets.
With a diverse range of options available, collectors can expect a mix of modern and vintage players across basketball, baseball, and hockey releases in the upcoming weeks. Whether you’re a fan of shiny basketball cards or hunting for hockey Young Guns, there’s something for every collector to enjoy this June.
