2026 Upper Deck CFL Football Checklist

2026 Upper Deck CFL Football sticks with the familiar flagship formula collectors have come to expect from the brand, but this year’s release does make a few notable adjustments. The set remains centered on a clean 100-card checklist, mixing established CFL veterans with a Star Rookies section that gives the product a fresh rookie chase. At the same time, Upper Deck has changed the hobby configuration and reworked the hit structure.

The biggest packaging change is in the way hobby boxes are built. Recent editions used eight packs with 12 cards per pack, but 2026 shifts to 16 packs of six cards. The total card count per hobby box stays the same, but the rip experience changes quite a bit, especially for collectors who enjoy a steady stream of parallels and rookie pulls throughout a break.

Another important difference is the removal of memorabilia cards from the product. Instead, the box value is driven by autographs and numbered parallels. Upper Deck says hobby boxes should deliver two autographs, 22 Gold parallels and eight numbered parallels, giving this year’s release a stronger focus on ink and serial-numbered content rather than relics.

2026 Upper Deck CFL Football hobby box details

For collectors planning breaks or building a set, here is the core product information for 2026 Upper Deck CFL Football.

Cards per pack: 6
Packs per hobby box: 16
Boxes per case: 16
Set size: 100 cards
Release date: August 19, 2026

Expected hobby box content includes:

Autographs: 2
Gold parallels: 22
Numbered parallels: 8

That combination should appeal to collectors who want a straightforward flagship release with multiple hits and a relatively accessible base structure. Even without memorabilia cards, the product still offers plenty to chase through the autograph lineup and the range of parallel tiers.

Base set overview

The base set totals 100 cards and is split into two distinct sections. Cards numbered 1 through 80 feature veterans and league standouts, while cards 81 through 100 are reserved for Star Rookies. That structure keeps the product simple for set builders while still creating a second layer of demand for rookie content.

The veteran checklist includes players from all nine CFL teams, along with a dual-player card at number 80 featuring Trevor Harris and Nathan Rourke. Familiar names across the league include Bo Levi Mitchell, Nathan Rourke, Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira, Kenny Lawler, Eugene Lewis and Trevor Harris, giving the checklist recognizable veteran anchors.

For rookie chasers, the return of Star Rookies is one of the bigger talking points in the release. This subset has not appeared in Upper Deck CFL flagship form since 2015, so its reintroduction gives the 2026 product a stronger identity than a routine annual update set. Star Rookies are seeded one per pack, which means hobby collectors should see a healthy stack of them from every box.

Parallels and insert-style chase structure

Upper Deck keeps the parallel lineup consistent across both the veteran base cards and the Star Rookies, with one key difference in Gold frequency. Veteran base cards have the following parallels:

Gold: 1:1 packs
Deluxe: /250
UD Exclusive: /100
Purple: /49
High Gloss: /10

Star Rookies use the same numbered hierarchy:

Gold: 1:4 packs
Deluxe: /250
UD Exclusive: /100
Purple: /49
High Gloss: /10

The Gold parallels will be the easiest chase for player and team collectors, while the High Gloss cards should stand near the top of want lists because of their low print run. Purple and UD Exclusive versions also add meaningful serial-numbered depth without making the set too complicated to follow.

Autographs in 2026 Upper Deck CFL Football

Autographs remain the main hobby draw. Both the veteran base set and the Star Rookies have signed parallels, and they are built into the box structure strongly enough that collectors can reasonably expect a pair of signatures per hobby box.

Base Autograph Parallel cards fall at an average rate of 1:10 packs. That checklist includes 64 different signed cards, covering a wide range of veterans, stars and notable names around the league. Some cards are designated SP, adding a little extra scarcity for selected signers.

Base Autograph Parallel Star Rookies fall tougher at 1:34 packs. There are 13 rookie autographs on that list, making them a more specialized chase within the product. For collectors targeting rookie ink rather than base rookies alone, these are among the most important cards in the release.

Notable veteran autograph subjects include Nathan Rourke, Bo Levi Mitchell, Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira, Eugene Lewis, Kenny Lawler, Trevor Harris and Mathieu Betts. On the rookie side, names such as Trey Vaval, Jackson Findlay, Seven McGee, Quincy Vaughn and Kenneth Logan Jr. help give the autograph lineup some variety.

2026 Upper Deck CFL Football base checklist

Base Set: 100 cards

Base: #1-80
Star Rookies: #81-100

Base cards #1-80

Stavros Katsantonis, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Pier-Olivier Lestage, Montreal Alouettes
Eugene Lewis, Ottawa REDBLACKS
Nick Wiebe, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Damonte Coxie, Toronto Argonauts
Stanley Bryant, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Jonah Tavai, BC Lions
Derrick Moncrief, Calgary Stampeders
Javon Leake, Edmonton Elks
Coulter Woodmansey, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Kabion Ento, Montreal Alouettes
Justin Hardy, Ottawa REDBLACKS
C.J. Reavis, Ottawa REDBLACKS
Lirim Hajrullahu, Toronto Argonauts
Tony Jones, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Mathieu Betts, BC Lions
Clarence Hicks, Calgary Stampeders
Justin Rankin, Edmonton Elks
Kiondre Smith, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, Montreal Alouettes
Adarius Pickett, Toronto Argonauts
Jacob Brammer, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Wynton McManis, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Nic Demski, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
James Butler, BC Lions
Folarin Orimolade, Calgary Stampeders
Kordell Jackson, Edmonton Elks
DaShaun Amos, Toronto Argonauts
Jose Maltos Diaz, Montreal Alouettes
Dino Boyd, Ottawa REDBLACKS
Micah Johnson, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Cameron Judge, Toronto Argonauts
Brady Oliveira, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Sean Whyte, BC Lions
Jaylon Hutchings, Calgary Stampeders
Cody Fajardo, Edmonton Elks
Jamal Peters, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Tyler Snead, Montreal Alouettes
Dru Brown, Ottawa REDBLACKS
A.J. Allen, Ottawa REDBLACKS
Kevin Mital, Toronto Argonauts
Evan Holm, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Justin McInnis, BC Lions
Jalen Philpot, Calgary Stampeders
David Beard, Edmonton Elks
Julian Howsare, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Justin Lawrence, Montreal Alouettes
Jovan Santos-Knox, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Jermarcus Hardrick, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Nick Arbuckle, Toronto Argonauts
Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Jarell Broxton, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Zack Williams, Calgary Stampeders
Joel Dublanko, Edmonton Elks
Brandon Revenberg, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Davis Alexander, Montreal Alouettes
Kalil Pimpleton, Ottawa REDBLACKS
Jameer Thurman, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Peter Nicastro, Toronto Argonauts
Trevor Harris, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Keon Hatcher, BC Lions
Dedrick Mills, Calgary Stampeders
Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Tyrell Richards, Montreal Alouettes
Daniel Adeboboye, Ottawa REDBLACKS
Dohnte Meyers, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Nathan Rourke, BC Lions
Kenny Lawler, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Nick Callender, Montreal Alouettes
Tevaughn Campbell, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Marc Liegghio, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Tyrice Beverette, Montreal Alouettes
Keesean Johnson, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Liam Dobson, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Rolan Milligan Jr., Saskatchewan Roughriders
Malik Carney, Edmonton Elks
Logan Ferland, Saskatchewan Roughriders
AJ Ouellette, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Mike Rose, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Trevor Harris/Nathan Rourke, Saskatchewan Roughriders/BC Lions

Autograph checklist highlights

Veteran Base Autograph Parallel: 64 cards, inserted 1:10 packs.

SP-designated autograph subjects include Eugene Lewis, Jonah Tavai, Derrick Moncrief, Tony Jones, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, Nic Demski, Brady Oliveira, Justin McInnis, Zach Collaros, Joel Dublanko and Keon Hatcher.

Star Rookies Autograph Parallel: 13 cards, inserted 1:34 packs.

81 Jaydon Grant
86 Stevie Scott III
88 Chelen Garnes
89 Quincy Vaughn
90 Jackson Findlay
92 Travis Theis
93 Philip Ossai
94 Kenneth Logan Jr.
95 Chris Fortin
96 Seven McGee
97 Anthony Johnson
99 Mark Vassett
100 Trey Vaval

Team set breakdown

Collectors who focus on one CFL club can use the team lists below to target base cards, rookies and autographs more efficiently.

BC Lions

Base: Jonah Tavai, Mathieu Betts, James Butler, Sean Whyte, Justin McInnis, Keon Hatcher, Nathan Rourke, Trevor Harris/Nathan Rourke

Star Rookies: Robert Carter Jr., Jackson Findlay, Seven McGee

Autographs: Jonah Tavai SP, Mathieu Betts, Justin McInnis SP, Keon Hatcher SP, Nathan Rourke, Jackson Findlay, Seven McGee

Calgary Stampeders

Base: Derrick Moncrief, Clarence Hicks, Folarin Orimolade, Jaylon Hutchings, Jalen Philpot, Zack Williams, Dedrick Mills

Star Rookies: Jaydon Grant, Quincy Vaughn, Chris Fortin, Anthony Johnson, Mark Vassett

Autographs: Derrick Moncrief SP, Folarin Orimolade, Jalen Philpot, Zack Williams, Dedrick Mills, Jaydon Grant, Quincy Vaughn, Chris Fortin, Anthony Johnson, Mark Vassett

Edmonton Elks

Base: Javon Leake, Justin Rankin, Kordell Jackson, Cody Fajardo, David Beard, Joel Dublanko, Malik Carney

Star Rookies: Chelen Garnes, Kenneth Logan Jr.

Autographs: Javon Leake, Justin Rankin, Kordell Jackson, David Beard, Joel Dublanko SP, Malik Carney, Chelen Garnes, Kenneth Logan Jr.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Base: Stavros Katsantonis, Coulter Woodmansey, Kiondre Smith, Wynton McManis, Jamal Peters, Julian Howsare, Brandon Revenberg, Bo Levi Mitchell, Kenny Lawler, Marc Liegghio, Liam Dobson

Star Rookies: Kyler Fisher, Philip Ossai, Devin Veresuk

Autographs: Stavros Katsantonis, Coulter Woodmansey, Kiondre Smith, Wynton McManis, Jamal Peters, Julian Howsare, Brandon Revenberg, Bo Levi Mitchell, Kenny Lawler, Marc Liegghio, Philip Ossai

Montreal Alouettes

Base: Pier-Olivier Lestage, Kabion Ento, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, Jose Maltos Diaz, Tyler Snead, Justin Lawrence, Davis Alexander, Tyrell Richards, Nick Callender, Tyrice Beverette

Star Rookies: Stevie Scott III, Travis Theis

Autographs: Pier-Olivier Lestage, Kabion Ento, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund SP, Jose Maltos Diaz, Tyler Snead, Justin Lawrence, Davis Alexander, Tyrell Richards, Nick Callender, Tyrice Beverette, Stevie Scott III, Travis Theis

Ottawa REDBLACKS

Base: Eugene Lewis, Justin Hardy, C.J. Reavis, Dino Boyd, Dru Brown, A.J. Allen, Kalil Pimpleton, Daniel Adeboboye

Star Rookies: Keelan White

Autographs: Eugene Lewis SP, C.J. Reavis, A.J. Allen, Kalil Pimpleton

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Base: Nick Wiebe, Jacob Brammer, Micah Johnson, Jermarcus Hardrick, Jameer Thurman, Trevor Harris, Dohnte Meyers, Tevaughn Campbell, Keesean Johnson, Rolan Milligan Jr., Logan Ferland, AJ Ouellette, Mike Rose, Trevor Harris/Nathan Rourke

Star Rookies: Payton Collins

Autographs: Nick Wiebe, Jacob Brammer, Micah Johnson, Jermarcus Hardrick, Jameer Thurman, Trevor Harris, Keesean Johnson, Rolan Milligan Jr., Logan Ferland, AJ Ouellette, Mike Rose

Toronto Argonauts

Base: Damonte Coxie, Lirim Hajrullahu, Adarius Pickett, DaShaun Amos, Cameron Judge, Kevin Mital, Nick Arbuckle, Peter Nicastro

Star Rookies: Derek Slywka, Aaron Casey

Autographs: Damonte Coxie, Lirim Hajrullahu, DaShaun Amos, Cameron Judge, Peter Nicastro

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Base: Stanley Bryant, Tony Jones, Nic Demski, Brady Oliveira, Evan Holm, Jovan Santos-Knox, Zach Collaros, Jarell Broxton

Star Rookies: Trey Vaval

Autographs: Stanley Bryant, Tony Jones SP, Nic Demski SP, Brady Oliveira SP, Evan Holm, Jovan Santos-Knox, Zach Collaros SP, Jarell Broxton, Trey Vaval

Collector notes and key chase angles

This is still a very approachable CFL release for set builders, but it has a stronger chase profile than some recent flagship editions. The return of Star Rookies to the main Upper Deck CFL line gives rookie collectors a defined target, and the autograph structure should keep hobby boxes active from the first pack to the last.

Team collectors have clear pockets of strength too. Saskatchewan has one of the deepest veteran runs in the set, Calgary stands out for rookie volume, Hamilton has a broad veteran autograph presence, and BC benefits from having Nathan Rourke in both the base set and autograph lineup. Winnipeg collectors also get key star names like Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira and Nic Demski, with SP autograph designation attached to several of them.

For anyone building the full release, the 100-card size is manageable, the parallel tree is easy to understand, and the autograph checklist has enough recognizable names to keep singles interest healthy once the product reaches the market on August 19, 2026.