Following last year's thrilling playoff journey, there's much to anticipate with the collection of the 2026 Topps flagship set. This year commemorates the 75th nniversary of Topps' inaugural cards.
Here's a link where you can activate the time machine and reflect on the origins of it all.
The checklist in Series 1 may be compact, but it's powerful, and in 2026, there are plenty of PCA cards and a plethora of inserts. So, happy hunting, and as always, go Cubs go!
Number of Cards
The 350-card base set returns for the 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball season, featuring 10 players from the Cubs.Size of Cards
The dimensions of the cards are a standard size of 2 ½ x 3 ½.Basic Features
The card design showcases a frame that combines rounded and square corners, set against a border that transitions from a textured, cloth-like pattern to white. This is a fantastic design for the 75th anniversary. In the top left corner, the team’s 3-letter acronym is placed over a color-coordinated, patterned stripe. Additionally, the Topps 75 logo is prominently featured at the top. At the bottom, beneath the framed player photo, collectors will discover a team logo on the left side, along with the player's name and position on the right.Chicago Cubs 2026 Topps series 1 Checklist
| Number | Player | |
| 5 | Nico Hoerner | |
| 27 | Matt Shaw | |
| 51 | Matthew Boyd | |
| 126 | Pete Crow-Armstrong (Combo Card/Checklist) | |
| 158 | Daniel Palencia | |
| 178 | Shota Imanaga | |
| 196 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | |
| 233 | Owen Caissie RC | |
| 320 | Team Card | |
| 348 | Michael Busch |
Base card
