🏒 2025–26 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey: A Fresh Season of Ice, Ink, and Iconic Pulls

The puck has dropped on a new NHL season, and Upper Deck is once again leading the charge with the release of 2025–26 Series 1 Hockey, the flagship set that kicks off the collecting calendar. With a mix of veteran stars, promising rookies, and dazzling inserts, this year’s set is already generating serious buzz among collectors and fans alike.

Released on October 15, 2025, Series 1 delivers the first 250 cards of the season’s base set, including 200 veteran cards and the highly anticipated 50 Young Guns rookie cards. These Young Guns are the heartbeat of the set—coveted by collectors for their long-term value and iconic status. This year’s rookie class features 13 first-round picks, including five top-10 selections, and a total of 23 players taken in the first or second round.

🌟 Star Power on Ice

Upper Deck Series 1 doesn’t just showcase rookies—it celebrates the elite talent that defines the NHL. Expect to see fresh cards featuring:

• Connor Bedard – The 2023 first overall pick continues to dazzle with his offensive instincts and highlight-reel goals.
• Connor McDavid – Still the gold standard for speed and skill, McDavid’s cards remain must-haves for any serious collector.
• Cale Makar – The Avalanche’s dynamic defenseman brings elite skating and playmaking to every shift—and every card.
• Auston Matthews – Toronto’s goal-scoring machine is back with new inserts and parallels that spotlight his scoring touch.
• Igor Shesterkin – One of the league’s top goaltenders, Shesterkin’s cards are gaining traction among goalie collectors.

🧊 Inserts, Parallels, and SSPs

This year’s set introduces several new insert lines alongside returning favorites:

• Bootleg – A super short print (SSP) set featuring 18 star players in unique foil and gloss-coated designs. These fall 1:1,440 packs.
• Holotypes – Hologram-style inserts exclusive to Series 1, landing 1:504 packs.
• UD Canvas & UD Portraits – Fan-favorite inserts return with updated designs and new parallels, including Speckle, Red (/199), and Gold (/25).
• Dazzlers – Colorful and collectible, with Blue (1 per box), Pink (1:144 packs), and ultra-rare Gold (1:2,880 packs) versions.
• Population Count – Inspired by graded cards, these inserts are limited to print runs of 1,000 down to just 1.

Parallels for both base and Young Guns include:

• Outburst Silver – 1:15 packs (Young Guns 1:60)
• Clear Cut – 1:48 packs (Young Guns 1:144, Hobby exclusive)
• Deluxe – Numbered to /250
• UD Exclusives – /100
• Outburst Red – /25
• High Gloss – /10
• Outburst Gold – 1-of-1

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With dozens of inserts, parallels, and rookies to chase, staying organized is half the battle. That’s where Collectiblz comes in.

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• Log each card by set, rarity, and condition
• Mark items as owned, missing, or wishlist
• Track serial numbers, parallels, and autographs
• Sync across devices
• Share your collection with fellow collectors or buyers

For Upper Deck Hockey fans, Collectiblz offers a clean, customizable way to manage your collection. You can even build custom checklists for Series 1, Series 2, and Extended Series as the season progresses.

🏆 Final Thoughts

The 2025–26 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey set is more than just a product—it’s the start of a new season, a new chase, and a new chapter in the hobby. With a deep rookie class, stunning inserts, and a robust parallel lineup, this release is poised to be one of the most memorable in recent years.

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