2026 Upper Deck CFL Football arrived August 19, 2026, bringing back the Star Rookies subset after an 11-year absence and loading each hobby box with guaranteed autographs and numbered pulls. The checklist runs at least 277 confirmed cards, with a parallel ladder that stretches from Gold (one per pack) all the way up to High Gloss numbered to 10.
What's In The Box
Hobby boxes contain 16 packs of 6 cards. Each box delivers 2 autographs, 8 numbered parallels, and 22 Gold parallels. Cases are 16 boxes.
The Checklist
The base set runs 100 cards: cards 1–80 are veterans, cards 81–100 are Star Rookies. Beyond the base, the confirmed checklist includes at least 64 base autograph parallels, 13 Star Rookies autograph parallels, and 100 High Gloss /10 cards. The full confirmed card count sits at least 277.
Full Card List
213 cards across 4 sections, plus 3 parallels.
213 cards
Base 80 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stavros Katsantonis | Hamilton |
| #2 | Pier-Olivier Lestage | Montreal |
| #3 | Eugene Lewis | Ottawa |
| #4 | Nick Wiebe | Saskatchewan |
| #5 | Damonte Coxie | Toronto |
| #6 | Stanley Bryant | Winnipeg |
| #7 | Jonah Tavai | BC |
| #8 | Derrick Moncrief | Calgary |
| #9 | Javon Leake | Edmonton |
| #10 | Coulter Woodmansey | Hamilton |
| #11 | Kabion Ento | Montreal |
| #12 | Justin Hardy | Ottawa |
| #13 | C.J. Reavis | Ottawa |
| #14 | Lirim Hajrullahu | Toronto |
| #15 | Tony Jones | Winnipeg |
| #16 | Mathieu Betts | BC |
| #17 | Clarence Hicks | Calgary |
| #18 | Justin Rankin | Edmonton |
| #19 | Kiondre Smith | Hamilton |
| #20 | Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund | Montreal |
| #21 | Adarius Pickett | Toronto |
| #22 | Jacob Brammer | Saskatchewan |
| #23 | Wynton McManis | Hamilton |
| #24 | Nic Demski | Winnipeg |
| #25 | James Butler | BC |
| #26 | Folarin Orimolade | Calgary |
| #27 | Kordell Jackson | Edmonton |
| #28 | DaShaun Amos | Toronto |
| #29 | Jose Maltos Diaz | Montreal |
| #30 | Dino Boyd | Ottawa |
| #31 | Micah Johnson | Saskatchewan |
| #32 | Cameron Judge | Toronto |
| #33 | Brady Oliveira | Winnipeg |
| #34 | Sean Whyte | BC |
| #35 | Jaylon Hutchings | Calgary |
| #36 | Cody Fajardo | Edmonton |
| #37 | Jamal Peters | Hamilton |
| #38 | Tyler Snead | Montreal |
| #39 | Dru Brown | Ottawa |
| #40 | A.J. Allen | Ottawa |
| #41 | Kevin Mital | Toronto |
| #42 | Evan Holm | Winnipeg |
| #43 | Justin McInnis | BC |
| #44 | Jalen Philpot | Calgary |
| #45 | David Beard | Edmonton |
| #46 | Julian Howsare | Hamilton |
| #47 | Justin Lawrence | Montreal |
| #48 | Jovan Santos-Knox | Winnipeg |
| #49 | Jermarcus Hardrick | Saskatchewan |
| #50 | Nick Arbuckle | Toronto |
| #51 | Zach Collaros | Winnipeg |
| #52 | Jarell Broxton | Winnipeg |
| #53 | Zack Williams | Calgary |
| #54 | Joel Dublanko | Edmonton |
| #55 | Brandon Revenberg | Hamilton |
| #56 | Davis Alexander | Montreal |
| #57 | Kalil Pimpleton | Ottawa |
| #58 | Jameer Thurman | Saskatchewan |
| #59 | Peter Nicastro | Toronto |
| #60 | Trevor Harris | Saskatchewan |
| #61 | Keon Hatcher | BC |
| #62 | Dedrick Mills | Calgary |
| #63 | Bo Levi Mitchell | Hamilton |
| #64 | Tyrell Richards | Montreal |
| #65 | Daniel Adeboboye | Ottawa |
| #66 | Dohnte Meyers | Saskatchewan |
| #67 | Nathan Rourke | BC |
| #68 | Kenny Lawler | Hamilton |
| #69 | Nick Callender | Montreal |
| #70 | Tevaughn Campbell | Saskatchewan |
| #71 | Marc Liegghio | Hamilton |
| #72 | Tyrice Beverette | Montreal |
| #73 | Keesean Johnson | Saskatchewan |
| #74 | Liam Dobson | Hamilton |
| #75 | Rolan Milligan Jr. | Saskatchewan |
| #76 | Malik Carney | Edmonton |
| #77 | Logan Ferland | Saskatchewan |
| #78 | AJ Ouellette | Saskatchewan |
| #79 | Mike Rose | Saskatchewan |
| #80 | Trevor Harris/Nathan Rourke | Saskatchewan/BC |
Parallels: - Autograph Parallel
High Gloss /10 100 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stavros Katsantonis | Hamilton |
| #2 | Pier-Olivier Lestage | Montreal |
| #3 | Eugene Lewis | Ottawa |
| #4 | Nick Wiebe | Saskatchewan |
| #5 | Damonte Coxie | Toronto |
| #6 | Stanley Bryant | Winnipeg |
| #7 | Jonah Tavai | BC |
| #8 | Derrick Moncrief | Calgary |
| #9 | Javon Leake | Edmonton |
| #10 | Coulter Woodmansey | Hamilton |
| #11 | Kabion Ento | Montreal |
| #12 | Justin Hardy | Ottawa |
| #13 | C.J. Reavis | Ottawa |
| #14 | Lirim Hajrullahu | Toronto |
| #15 | Tony Jones | Winnipeg |
Showing 15 of 100 cards in this section.
Base - Star Rookies 20 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #81 | Jaydon Grant | Calgary |
| #82 | Robert Carter Jr. | BC |
| #83 | Derek Slywka | Toronto |
| #84 | Payton Collins | Saskatchewan |
| #85 | Keelan White | Ottawa |
| #86 | Stevie Scott III | Montreal |
| #87 | Kyler Fisher | Hamilton |
| #88 | Chelen Garnes | Edmonton |
| #89 | Quincy Vaughn | Calgary |
| #90 | Jackson Findlay | BC |
| #91 | Aaron Casey | Toronto |
| #92 | Travis Theis | Montreal |
| #93 | Philip Ossai | Hamilton |
| #94 | Kenneth Logan Jr. | Edmonton |
| #95 | Chris Fortin | Calgary |
Showing 15 of 20 cards in this section.
Parallels: - Star Rookies
Base - Autograph Parallel - Star Rookies 13 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #81 | Jaydon GrantAUTO | Calgary |
| #86 | Stevie Scott IIIAUTO | Montreal |
| #88 | Chelen GarnesAUTO | Edmonton |
| #89 | Quincy VaughnAUTO | Calgary |
| #90 | Jackson FindlayAUTO | BC |
| #92 | Travis TheisAUTO | Montreal |
| #93 | Philip OssaiAUTO | Hamilton |
| #94 | Kenneth Logan Jr.AUTO | Edmonton |
| #95 | Chris FortinAUTO | Calgary |
| #96 | Seven McGeeAUTO | BC |
| #97 | Anthony JohnsonAUTO | Calgary |
| #99 | Mark VassettAUTO | Calgary |
| #100 | Trey VavalAUTO | Winnipeg |
Parallels: - Autograph Parallel - Star Rookies
Inserts & Parallels
- Gold Parallel (1 per pack)
- Deluxe Parallel /250
- UD Exclusives /100
- Purple /49
- High Gloss /10
- Base Autograph Parallel
- Star Rookies Autograph Parallel
The Chase
- High Gloss /10 autograph parallels
- Purple /49 autograph parallels
- Brady Oliveira autograph
- Cameron Judge autograph
- Marc Liegghio autograph
- Jalen Philpot autograph
- Star Rookies Autograph Parallels
Names To Watch
- Brady Oliveira
- Cameron Judge
- Marc Liegghio
- Jalen Philpot
- Tyrell Richards
- Jameer Thurman
- Julian Howsare
- Justin Lawrence
- Tyrice Beverette
- Jackson Findlay
- C.J. Reavis
- Peter Nicastro
- Davis Alexander
- Keon Hatcher
Odds & Rarity
Gold parallels fall one per pack. Numbered parallels are guaranteed at 8 per hobby box, with the parallel ladder tightening to Deluxe /250, UD Exclusives /100, Purple /49, and High Gloss /10 at the top. Autographs are guaranteed at 2 per hobby box.
Why Collectors Care
CFL cardboard has always had a dedicated collector base, and the Star Rookies comeback is the kind of structural change that resets what a flagship year looks like. Collectors who passed on recent CFL releases have a legitimate reason to re-engage: the rookie subset that defined the product's identity in earlier eras is back, and it comes with its own autograph parallel tier. The guaranteed-hit configuration also makes hobby boxes a straightforward proposition for anyone who wants to rip rather than hunt singles.
What To Watch After Launch
Watch the secondary market on Star Rookies autograph parallels in the first few weeks — that subset is new enough that pricing will take time to settle. The High Gloss /10 autos are the ceiling cards to track for any subject who breaks out during the 2026 CFL season.
Questions Collectors Are Asking
When did 2026 Upper Deck CFL Football release?
August 19, 2026.
What is the hobby box configuration?
16 packs per box, 6 cards per pack. Each box guarantees 2 autographs, 8 numbered parallels, and 22 Gold parallels. Cases are 16 boxes.
What are the Star Rookies, and why does their return matter?
Star Rookies is a dedicated rookie subset (cards 81–100) that had been absent from Upper Deck CFL for 11 years. Its return gives the product a proper rookie tier again, including its own autograph parallel.
Who are the confirmed autograph subjects?
Brady Oliveira, Cameron Judge, Marc Liegghio, Jalen Philpot, Tyrell Richards, Jameer Thurman, Julian Howsare, Justin Lawrence, Tyrice Beverette, Jackson Findlay, C.J. Reavis, Peter Nicastro, Davis Alexander, and Keon Hatcher.
What is the rarest parallel in the set?
High Gloss, numbered to 10. The parallel ladder runs Gold (1 per pack), Deluxe /250, UD Exclusives /100, Purple /49, and High Gloss /10.
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