25th Year SP Game Used Hockey Packs Relics and New Thrills

In the realm of hockey card collecting, there are few brands as iconic as SP Game Used Hockey. As it proudly marks a quarter-century of thrilling fans with memorabilia-rich collections, the series returns with an anniversary edition that promises everything long-time enthusiasts and eager novices could wish for.

Upper Deck's SP Game Used Hockey, known as the king of memorabilia hockey cards, has had a powerful staying power against the odds in the world of sports collectibles. It found its loyal following in hockey, unlike its fleeting ventures into baseball, football, and basketball. This year's release, commemorating 25 years of excellence, doesn’t rest on its legendary laurels but dives head-first into new adventures and collectible treasures that could make any puck fan's wallet tremble in anticipation.

At the centerpiece of the 2025-26 lineup is a card tribute to a new entrant in international hockey culture—the 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring teams USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden. Held in February 2025, this event's relics are ready to ignite rivalries and light up collections. These relics’ appeal goes beyond the ice, capturing the essence of international competition and offering a tangible piece of historical matchups to hockey dreamers young and old.

Echoing the successful format of previous years, each hobby box comes as a tightly packed nine-card wonder, promising a windfall of valuables: four hits in the form of autographs, memorabilia, and premium inserts, alongside three base cards, Authentic Rookies, or flashy New Grooves inserts. Topping it all are two dazzling parallels to add more sparkle to the score.

The checklist offers a substantial set of 200 cards, showcasing the finest current NHL stars, revered legends of the rink, and a squad of Authentic Rookies ready to become tomorrow’s heroes. For those thirsting for a chase, the parallels offer vibrant hues: from the showy Red (though not numbered), the glittering Gold limited to 149 copies, all the way to the elusive Green 1/1 wonders, akin to finding hockey’s very own elusive unicorns.

True to its core, SP Game Used maintains its icy reputation with relics as the undisputed stars. This year’s lineup flaunts game-worn gear from prestigious events like the NHL Global Series, Stadium Series, and the standout 4 Nations Face-Off. Available relic sets feature Rookie Sweaters numbered to 299, spirited Troupe Threads limited to 199, and the exclusive Game Day Gear running to 100.

Not to be missed are the enthralling Rookie Jumbo Patches (capped at 25) and the Supreme Materials line showcasing huge patches, only 15 of which exist—the larger, the better for showcasing a piece of a player’s story. Meanwhile, fan-favorite Puck Relics and Net Cord cards add exciting slices of real game action.

Then comes a tradition highly appreciated by collectors: Draft Day Marks present manufactured letter patches bearing rookies’ autographs that spell out the player’s names—a veritable brass ring for the obsessive and determined. Rookie enthusiasts will drool over the Inked Rookie Sweaters out of 99, with the pinnacle being their Patch parallels numbered to 25.

Beyond rookies, seasoned players continue to carve their niche. Veteran Inked Sweaters are rare jewels standing at 1:100 pack odds, coupled with their limited Patch counterparts. The banner parade is not to be left behind either, with the triumphant return of slices from events such as Draft Day spectacles and Stanley Cup showdowns.

The insert arena remains lively with the return of New Grooves featuring burgeoning rookies in vibrant hues: red, gold, rainbow, purple, and the gala green. Emphasizing the treasure troves, the all-new NHL Masters takes its place with jersey and patch editions creating a solid foundation of collectible depth.

SP Game Used’s logistics stand solid with cards per pack at nine, packed mightily into a box—each gloriously housing the bountiful four autographs or memorabilia cards, premium two parallels, and a trio of base, authentic rookies, or New Grooves inserts per box.

Amid cheers from fans and the clinking of binders being snapped shut around every freshly opened pack, this year’s offering ensures that the tradition of SP Game Used remains as vibrant and exciting as ever. The radiance of its 25-year celebration edition shines with promises of unprecedented thrills and uncut excitement. Eager collectors, brace yourselves; the ice ahead is gleaming with precious, chaseable treasures.