2021 Football Cards Release Dates, Checklists and Set Information
The 2021 football cards season is going to have plenty of releases, cover lots of themes and price levels that look at the sport in different ways. Whether you’re looking for release dates, checklists, easy price guide access, set information and more, you’ll find it here. Use this page for easy access to everything you need over the course of the year.
Below is a full 2021 football cards release calendar and related set information. Upcoming sets are first, arranged by release date.
Once a product is out, it’ll be found by clicking on a tab at the top (sorted alphabetically).
Bookmark this page and check back regularly. This calendar will be updated frequently with new sets, price guide links and additional information. It’s a hub for all you need in one convenient place for those collecting or even just curious about 2021 football cards.
2021 Football Cards: What to Expect
Panini continues to hold exclusive rights to both the NFL and most NCAA schools. As a result, they’re the only company you’ll see football cards from using logos and trademarks.
However, there are options beyond this. Leaf and SAGE continue to produce draft-themed sets. Onyx and the resurrected Wild Card have joined in as well this year.
Topps partnered with Trevor Lawrence to produce a special set that was sold as an online-exclusive.
As far as rookies go, it’s a big year for quarterbacks. Lawrence is the clear cut player to watch heading into the season. But there’s also Trey Lance, Zach Wilson and Mac Jones, among others at the position.
Upcoming Products
Upcoming 2021 Football Card Release Dates and Product Information
Release dates are subject to change (and often do). Unless noted, the ones shown here reflect hobby. Retail dates for certain products can vary.
New products will be added as they’re announced. If it’s not here, a product hasn’t been formally announced and we do not know if/when it will be coming out.
2021 Select Football
Release Date: August 24, 2022
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Already Released
2021 Football Cards Archive
Here’s where you’ll find a list of 2021 football cards that are already out. Sets are arranged alphabetically.
2021 Absolute Football
Release Date: October 27, 2021
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2021-22 Bowman University Football
Release Date: April 27, 2022
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2021 Certified Football
Release Date: August 25, 2021
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2021 Clearly Donruss Football
Release Date: April 1, 2022
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2021 Donruss Football
Release Date: September 8, 2021
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2021 Donruss Optic Football
Release Date: July 22, 2022
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2021 Elite Football
Release Date: July 16, 2021
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2021 Immaculate Football
Release Date: January 28, 2022
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2021 Immaculate Collegiate Football
Release Date: August 13, 2021
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2021 Leaf Flash Football
Release Date: July 20, 2021
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2021 Leaf Draft Football
Release Date: April 9, 2021
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2021 Leaf Metal Draft Football
Release Date: May 28, 2021
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2021 Leaf Trinity Football
Release Date: September 3, 2021
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2021 Leaf Ultimate Draft Football
Release Date: June 11, 2021
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2021 Leaf Valiant Football
Release Date: February 25, 2022
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2021 Limited Football
Release Date: March 16, 2022
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2021 Onyx Vintage College Football
Release Date: February 4, 2022
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2021 Onyx Vintage Football
Release Date: May 5, 2021
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2021 Panini Black Football
Release Date: September 1, 2021
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2021 Panini Chronicles Football
Release Date: July 13, 2022
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2021 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks Football
Release Date: July 2, 2021
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2021 Panini Contenders Football
Release Date: March 9, 2022
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2021 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Football
Release Date: May 28, 2021
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2021 Panini Contenders Optic Football
Release Date: June 22, 2022
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2021 Panini Elements Football
Release Date: August 18, 2021
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2021 Panini Encased Football
Release Date: April 13, 2022
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2021 Panini Flawless Football
Release Date: June 15, 2022
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2021 Panini Flawless Collegiate Football
Release Date: November 17, 2021
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2021 Panini Gold Standard Football
Release Date: August 4, 2021
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2021 Panini Illusions Football
Release Date: December 22, 2021
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2021 Panini Impeccable Football
Release Date: December 17, 2021
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2021 Panini Instant Rated Rookie Retro Football
Release Date: April 18, 2022
2021 Panini Instant Rated Rookie Showcase Football
Release Date: June 28, 2021
2021 Panini Legacy Football
Release Date: May 26, 2021
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2021 Panini Luminance Football
Release Date: July 9, 2021
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2021 Panini Mosaic Football
Release Date: January 12, 2022
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2021 Panini Mosaic Draft Picks Football
Release Date: June 18, 2021
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2021 Panini National Treasures Football
Release Date: May 4, 2022
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2021 Panini National Treasures Collegiate Football
Release Date: October 20, 2021
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2021 Panini Obsidian Football
Release Date: June 10, 2022
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2021 Panini One Football
Release Date: April 27, 2022
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2021 Panini Origins Football
Release Date: October 6, 2021
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2021 Panini Phoenix Football
Release Date: April 22, 2022
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2021 Panini Playbook Football
Release Date: March 11, 2022
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2021 Panini Prizm Football
Release Date: June 3, 2022
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2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Football
Release Date: June 11, 2021
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2021 Panini Spectra Football
Release Date: December 8, 2021
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2021 Panini XR Football
Release Date: December 1, 2021
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2021 Playoff Football
Release Date: February 2, 2022
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2021 Prestige Football
Release Date: July 9, 2021
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2021 Pro Set Metal Football
Release Date: October 1, 2021
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2021 Rookies & Stars Football
Release Date: February 9, 2022
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2021 SAGE Aspire Football
Release Date: July 23, 2021
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2021 Score Football
Release Date: May 12, 2021
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2021 Topps x Trevor Lawrence
Release Date: April 20, 2021
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2021 Upper Deck CFL Football
Release Date: July 20, 2022
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2021 Zenith Football
Release Date: December 23, 2021
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Hi when is optic, mosaic and prizm pro Football Todd
where is optic????
New products will be added as they’re announced. If it’s not here, a product hasn’t been formally announced and we do not know if/when it will be coming out.
NO MORE PANINI PRODUCTS FROM NOW ON……..GONNA BUY DONRUSS CARDS
New to NFL NHL card collecting, what are the series to collect, without buying ever card series. In Australia, we have two card companies with 2-3 releases during the year, but in the USA seems there are heaps more. Panini, Donruss, etc I have a few Panini Score cards from 2021.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/195191881612?hash=item2d7257bf8c%3Ag%3AY3AAAOSwcXViw0sO&LH_Auction=1
Score 2022 is already release? Its only July 5th
That appears to be a part of 2022 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks.