The buzz surrounding the 2025‑26 Bowman Sapphire Basketball release has been building for months, as collectors anticipate the debut of a set that promises to reshape the modern card market.
Topps will open an EQL raffle on its website at 1 PM Eastern on Thursday, May 28, to allocate the limited‑run boxes, each priced at $799, with a single autograph guaranteed in every package.
A New Chapter for Bowman Sapphire
The set will arrive in a variety of parallel treatments, including Yellow Sapphire (/75), Gold Sapphire (/50), Orange Sapphire (/25), Black Sapphire (/10), Red Sapphire (/5) and the ultra‑rare Padparadscha (/1), giving enthusiasts a clear hierarchy of chase cards.
Among the prospects generating the most excitement are AJ Dybantsa, Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Kon Knueppel, Cayden Boozer, Darryn Peterson, Juju Watkins, Kiyan Anthony and Braden Smith, each of whom is slated to appear with an autographed card in the product.
The release also introduces the Sapphire Selections insert, a recurring feature that blends established NBA players with emerging talent, further diversifying the pull for both veteran and new collectors.
Industry observers note that this will be the first time the basketball hobby has seen a Bowman Sapphire offering, a milestone that could set a new benchmark for future releases.