NUMBER TWO OVERALL NHL DRAFT PICK IVAR STENBERG JOINS UPPER DECK AS EXCLUSIVE ATHLETE
Carlsbad, CA (October 1, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is proud to announce the addition of Ivar Stenberg to its roster of exclusive athletes. The second overall selection of the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Upper Deck will be the exclusive producer of Stenberg’s trading cards and memorabilia, featuring his name, image, likeness, and autograph as he begins his career in the NHL.
“Ivar has already established himself as one of the most exciting young players in hockey. His accomplishments span from Sweden’s top professional league to being one of the leading scorers for his country at the 2026 World Junior Championship,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “He’s poised to have a promising and long career in the NHL, and we can’t wait to help fans connect with him through premium memorabilia and trading cards as he steps on the ice in the NHL.”
Stenberg has rapidly established himself as one of hockey’s most dynamic young players. Developing through one of Sweden’s top programs, he recorded 33 points in 43 games during the 2025-26 season, the third-highest mark by a draft-eligible player in Swedish Hockey League history. Internationally, Stenberg was a key player for Team Sweden at the 2026 World Junior Championship, helping lead the team to a gold medal and tying for the team lead in scoring, showcasing his ability to elevate his game against top global competition. With his combination of speed, vision, and playmaking capability, Stenberg continues to emerge as one of the most promising players to watch as he takes the next step in his hockey career in the NHL.
Ivar Stenberg’s first Upper Deck Authenticated collection is available now celebrating his selection second overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. It features a signed draft day print, a signed 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft puck, and a signed San Jose Sharks puck. Stenberg’s trading cards will be available in Upper Deck products, including his highly anticipated rookie cards like Young Guns®, his rookie debut jersey cards as part of the Upper Deck Debut Game Jersey Program, and his first on-ice NHL trading card as part of Upper Deck’s ‘New Arrivals’ program on Upper Deck e-Pack®. To stay up to date on all of Stenberg’s upcoming Upper Deck trading cards and memorabilia, 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.
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TOP-RANKED GOLFER NELLY KORDA SIGNS AS UPPER DECK EXCLUSIVE ATHLETE
Carlsbad, CA (Feb. 17, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is expanding its commitment to golf by announcing that top talent Nelly Korda has joined the Upper Deck roster as an exclusive athlete. She joins an already impressive roster led by Tiger Woods, and including Collin Morikawa, Rose Zhang, and Lydia Ko. As the company celebrates 25 years of producing high-quality and innovative golf collectibles, collectors will have a chance to chase Korda’s coveted Young Guns trading card and other unique inserts as part of 2026 Upper Deck Golf. Additionally, an all-new, thoughtfully curated Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA) memorabilia collection highlights her successful and groundbreaking career.
“Upper Deck has a long history of working with world-class athletes like Nelly who transcend their sport and become cultural icons,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “She can bring new collectors to the hobby, and in turn we’ll deliver the Upper Deck standard: premium trading cards and memorabilia that reflect Nelly as a one-of-a-kind athlete.”
Since she turned pro at the age of 17 and won her first professional event that same year, Korda has perennially ranked near the top of the Women’s World Golf Rankings, where she has collectively spent more than 100 weeks as number one. Among her 21 professional titles, she won two major championships in 2021 and 2024, along with a gold medal representing the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Korda’s 2024 season was historic, as she won seven times on the LPGA Tour, including five tournaments in a row culminating in a major title at the 2024 Chevron Championship. It’s moments like these that will be captured in Upper Deck products, including Upper Deck Golf and Goodwin Champions trading cards, as well as UDA signed memorabilia. Korda’s first collection is available now, offering fans and collectors a curated selection of items to commemorate her achievements. The release features signed polos and visors, as well as original designed prints celebrating her career, with select pieces highlighting her standout 2024 season.
“I’ve seen firsthand the passion and joy that collecting brings to so many people, and the way that Upper Deck honors that passion and creates memorable experiences for collectors and fans. I’m excited to collaborate with Upper Deck and engage with the community,” said Korda. “It isn’t just about creating collectibles; it’s about working with a company that knows how to best represent your brand and help connect with fans all over the world – which Upper Deck has done for years with the most notable athletes of all time.”
Alongside Korda’s UDA collection, 2026 Upper Deck Golf will be available at Certified Diamond Dealers worldwide, mass retailers, as well as Upper Deck’s e-Pack
platform. Fans can stay up to date on future trading card sets and memorabilia featuring Korda at 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).
Media Contact:
Matt Burkey, matt@carvecomms.com
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It’s National Sunglasses Day: Which Athlete Wore Shades the Best!
They say the sun always shines when you are cool and these athletes definitely are some of the coolest. They’ve even worn shades on Upper Deck cards in the past! Take a look at these Upper Deck cards and vote on which athlete you think wore their shades the best to help celebrate National Sunglasses […]