Archive for January, 2026

HOCKEY STARS MEET SUPERMAN IN ‘FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE’ UPPER DECK DC X NHL® CROSSOVER

Carlsbad, CA (January 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is imagining hockey stars in the world of DC Studios’ blockbuster “Superman” as part of the third DC x National Hockey League (NHL^®) Crossover trading card set. As a trading card licensee of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the NHL, and the NHLPA, this set continues Upper Deck’s commitment to creating unique collecting experiences that bridge the sports and entertainment worlds.

Inspired by the Fortress of Solitude as seen in “Superman,” this trading card set highlights game action imagery of six global NHL superstars in Superman’s secret sanctuary. Featuring the Fortress’ iridescent sheen and textured appearance, the set features images of Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Leon Draisaitl, Filip Forsberg, Auston Matthews, and David Pastrnak. Collectors who complete the full six-card set will receive an exclusive Connor McDavid achievement card.

“This Fortress of Solitude set showcases the creative and innovative ways that you can blend the worlds of sports and entertainment collectibles,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “Delivering unique collecting experiences built around beloved characters and world-class athletes is at the core of who we are at Upper Deck, and we’re excited to introduce new products across both of these major licenses and beyond in the years ahead.”

The DC x NHL Fortress of Solitude Crossover Set is available now exclusively on the Upper Deck e-Pack^® platform (.99 per pack, 1 card per pack). The cards will be offered digitally, then printed and available for shipping at a later date. For the latest news on Upper Deck DC and NHL collectibles, fans and collectors can stay tuned to UpperDeck.com.

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About Upper Deck

Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation, and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds

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About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products   

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About “Superman”

DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment/The Safran Company Production, A James Gunn Film, “Superman,” distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and NHL Draft name and logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams.  © 2026 NHL. All Rights Reserved.

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Rush of Ikorr Act1 Part 3 Luminary Strike Teaser

The cosmos tremble as celestial powers clash in the battle for the Ikorr! Let’s dive into what you can look forward to in Act 1 Part 3 Luminary Strike! Just a reminder, some of these hints may only contain snippets of information to not spoil the whole effect.  

Let’s jump right in! 

Here are a few things to look forward to in the upcoming set 

  –     8 new Avatars  

  –     20 new Infusions 

  –     14 new Locations 

  –     Tokens 

  –     Scrollwork boards 

  –     Alt Art  

These are some text lines from cards, some of these are partial excerpts 

  –     “Whenever an opposing champion is summoned, deal 1 damage to that champion.”  

  –     “…search your deck for an infused champion and add it to your hand.”  

  –     “Look at the opposing player’s hand.” 

  –     “You make activate the avatar power of an avatar you control an additional time this turn.” 

  –     “Combine all secured Ikorr and redistribute it evenly between both teams…” 

  –     “…Activate the avatar power of the chosen avatar, ignoring its costs.”  

  –     “If it is your opponent’s turn, their turn ends.” 

  –     “Destroy target champion with no Ikorr stored on it.” 

Here are some card names you can expect to find 

  –     Chariot of the Night 

  –     A Light in the Dark 

  –     Humiliation 

  –     Too Close to the Sun 

  –     Sinister Scheme 

  –     Eos, The Daybreak 

  –     Raijin, Crackling Doom 

  –     Mnevis, Roar of Ra 

Influence art sneak peek 

           © 2025 The Upper Deck Company.                                          AGES 14+  

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UPPER DECK INTRODUCES NHL ROOKIE DEBUT JERSEY CARDS 30 YEARS AFTER PIONEERING FIRST-EVER GAME-USED JERSEY TRADING CARDS

Carlsbad, CA (Jan. 8, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is raising the bar and lowering the barrier to entry for one of the most popular collectibles in the hobby. Game used jersey and patch cards have long been highly sought after by collectors – and Upper Deck is continuing to pioneer the integration of jersey swatches and trading cards with the introduction of The Upper Deck Debut Game Jersey Program. In collaboration with the NHL and NHLPA, Upper Deck is collecting full jerseys worn by top rookies in their debut NHL games and creating swatches to be featured in a variety of trading cards. Three different designs will pay homage to the groundbreaking 1996-97 “UD Game Jersey” inserts that introduced the first-ever game-used jersey trading cards to the hobby. The cards will be part of Upper Deck’s 2025-26 Extended Series checklist. Thirty years after changing the landscape of collecting, Upper Deck is once again providing a superior product from sports top athletes in an accessible way, because hockey is for everyone.

“We’re always working to create fresh, exciting, and premium collecting experiences. The introduction of our Debut Game Jersey Program will allow collectors to connect even further with their favorite players and teams – all in an incredibly approachable and accessible way,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “With an exceptional NHL rookie class coming in this season, not only will we capture theirs and future classes’ debut moments on the ice for fans and collectors to hold onto for years to come, but we will take their entire debut jerseys and insert them across several distinct trading card designs.”

Upper Deck has collected game-worn jerseys from the debuts of some of the NHL’s best prospects, including exclusive athletes Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa, as well as stand-outs Beckett Sennecke, Brady Martin, Isaac Howard, and Easton Cowan, among others. The cards will be included as part of 2025-26 Upper Deck Extended Series, scheduled to release this summer. Each Upper Deck Debut Game Jersey trading card will feature a photo-matched image of the player from their first professional game on the ice, as well as a piece of the jersey they wore during that game. Upper Deck will offer a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for each of these cards, matching the exact date of the debut game. Additionally, three card variations will be available to collect, including Debut Game Jersey Autographs (serial #’d to their jersey number) and special Debut Game Jersey Auto Black Variations (serial #’d 1-of-1) containing unique patch or fight strap tags from the debut jersey.

Long-time Upper Deck collectors and hockey fans will recognize the design of these trading cards, as the company pays homage to its first-ever “UD Game Jersey” trading cards. The first cards to feature game worn jerseys debuted in Upper Deck’s 1996 Hockey and Football sets, and later in 1997 Basketball and Baseball. UD Game Jersey cards quickly became the most chased at the time and are now iconic in the hobby.

Fans and collectors can keep an eye out for the 2025-26 Upper Deck Hockey Extended Series, which will be released this summer at Certified Diamond dealers worldwide as well as mass retailers. For more information, please visit UpperDeck.com.

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About Upper Deck

Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation, and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds.

Find more information at www.upperdeck.com or follow us on Facebook (/UpperDeck), Instagram (UpperDeckSports), X (formerly known as Twitter) (UpperDeckSports), and YouTube (UDvids).   

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Nicole Curro, nicole@carvecomms.com

© 2026 The Upper Deck Company

NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © 2026 NHL. All Rights Reserved.

NHLPA, National Hockey League Players’ Association and the NHLPA logo are registered trademarks of the NHLPA and are used under license. © NHLPA. All Rights Reserved.

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