Upper Deck News and Events

Upper Deck Releases 2011 Soccer Set Featuring Company’s Newest Spokesman, Landon Donovan!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PST

Top standouts from Major League Soccer are included with unique inserts devoted to women’s stars like Marta, Amy Rodriguez and Abby Wambach

Carlsbad, CA (April 28, 2011) – The Upper Deck Company, the industry leader in sports trading cards, has just released its exclusive 2011 Upper Deck Soccer set featuring the greatest players in Major League Soccer (MLS). The set, headlined by Upper Deck’s newly inked exclusive Soccer Spokesman Landon Donovan of the LA Galaxy, includes the league’s top stars including Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez (New York Red Bulls), David Beckham (LA Galaxy) and Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes). What’s more, the set includes special subset and insert cards highlighting many of the top players competing in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) including five-time FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year Marta (Western New York Flash), Amy Rodriguez (Philadelphia Independence), Abby Wambach (magicJack) and Leslie Osborne (Boston Breakers).

Make it a ‘Priority’ to Visit the UD Booth at the Sportscard & Collectibles Expo

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PST

Upper Deck reveals wrapper redemption promotion for semi-annual show taking place in Toronto this weekend

Carlsbad, CA (April 25, 2011) – Twice a year hockey fans converge on the Toronto International Centre to take part in a collectibles show that celebrates sports trading cards and memorabilia, especially geared toward hockey. As the leader in this industry, Upper Deck is thrilled to be in attendance and to share some details about the exciting events it has planned throughout the coming weekend.

Landon Donovan Signs Exclusive Autograph Deal with Upper Deck and Upper Deck Authenticated

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PST

Los Angeles Galaxy superstar signs multi-year contract to serve as official spokesman for the exclusive trading card manufacturer of Major League Soccer

Carlsbad, CA (April 21, 2011) – The Upper Deck Company, the worldwide leader in sports trading cards, and its coveted memorabilia division, Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA), are both pleased to announce that Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Landon Donovan has signed multi-year contracts to represent both entities as an exclusive spokesman. The agreements mean that Upper Deck and UDA will be the sole providers of autographed trading cards, memorabilia and game-used equipment from the world-renowned Major League Soccer standout.

2011 Upper Deck Football Brings You Top Rookies Before They’re Drafted; Three Autographs per Box

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PST

Self-contained ‘Evolution’ video trading cards make this a blockbuster release!

Carlsbad, CA (April 15, 2011) – The Upper Deck Company knows how to get autographs into the hands of its football-crazed collector base. Inside its just released 2011 Upper Deck Football set, the company that started the signature card craze more than 20 years ago has opened up the flood gates with this year’s standout rookie class! With autograph cards from this year’s top football freshmen like Heisman Trophy winners Cam Newton (Auburn, 2010) and Mark Ingram (Alabama, 2009), Jake Locker (Washington), Ryan Mallet (Arkansas) and Blaine Gabbert (Missouri) falling at an average rate of three per box, Upper Deck’s newest sports card release is certain to be a crowd-pleaser.

Upper Deck Releases UNC Tar Heels Basketball Set; Salutes One of College Hoops Most Storied Programs

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PST

Autographed cards from Michael Jordan, Bob McAdoo, Sam Perkins and other popular UNC alumni are sprinkled throughout the product. Replica NCAA championship banners (’57, ’82, ’93, ’05 and ’09) can be found in every Blaster box

Carlsbad, CA (April 1, 2011) – The Upper Deck Company has just released a star-studded collection of college basketball cards focusing on one of the NCAA’s most storied programs: the University of North Carolina. The 183-card set celebrates more than 100 years of Tar Heels basketball – both the men’s and women’s programs – and includes autographed cards from standouts like Michael Jordan, Sam Perkins, Brad Daugherty, Mitch Kupchak, Rick Fox, Kenny Smith, Phil Ford, George Lynch, Bob McAdoo, Eric Montross and Hubert Davis. What’s more, legendary coach Dean Smith is featured in the set as is current Tar Heels coach Roy Williams, the latter who signed several cards within the set. In fact, all of the autographs in the set packed out live so there are no redemptions in the product.

Upper Deck Unveils First-to-Market ‘Evolution’ Video Trading Cards!

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 PST

Trading card company revolutionizes the marketplace with self-contained video trading cards featuring a star-studded football lineup!

Carlsbad, CA (March 24, 2011) – The Upper Deck Company has done it again. From the company that introduced the first-ever anti-counterfeit holograms on trading cards with its 1989 debut, and brought game-used jersey swatches, bat slivers and even cut signatures of deceased greats of the game to its cards, comes another industry first. Without further adieu, Upper Deck is ready to unveil its ground-breaking “Evolution” video trading cards, which will be appearing inside its much-anticipated 2011 Upper Deck Football release on April 12.

The Next Evolution of Trading Cards Arrives on April 12, Only from Upper Deck

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 PST

Trading card company to unveil revolutionary new insert cards inside its 2011 Upper Deck Football set!

Carlsbad, CA (March 21, 2011) – It’s almost here. The wait is nearly over. And the unveiling will truly be something to behold. The Upper Deck Company, the trading card manufacturer that time and again has reinvented the sports card category, will debut a never-before-seen insert card set inside its 2011 Upper Deck Football launch on April 12. What is it, you ask? Well, you’ll just have to wait and see.

Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Brings More Young Guns, Canadian World Juniors to 20th Anniversary Variations

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST

Look for 'Draft Class' die-cut acetate cards, Bobby Orr autographs and Rookie Materials Jersey cards!

Carlsbad, CA (February 17, 2011) – Making sure this year's NHL season is one to remember, Upper Deck proudly releases its latest hockey card effort: 2010-11 Upper Deck Series Two. Boasting a 500-card base set, the flagship brand’s second series is the perfect complement to the company's November release of UD1 with its latest "Young Guns" rookie cards of the league's best freshmen. Further, the “Victory Update” RCs highlight standouts such as Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle (both of Edmonton), Tyler Seguin (Boston), Jeff Skinner (Carolina) and Sergei Bobrovsky (Philadelphia).

UDA Unveils Japanese ‘Tegata’ Inked Handprint of Longtime Spokesman Michael Jordan

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST

Traditional form of Japaense memorabilia reserved for only the most supreme athletes in their chosen sport

Carlsbad, CA (February 16, 2011) – Upper Deck Authenticated today announced the release of a never-before-seen Japanese Tegata inked handprint of longtime company spokesman Michael Jordan. A traditional form of Japanese memorabilia that is reserved for only the most supreme athletes, Jordan is the first of UDA’s impressive lineup of exclusive athletes to have a Tegata piece produced of him. The extremely rare keepsake is limited to just 23, which corresponds to MJ’s uniform number from his playing days with the Chicago Bulls.

Upper Deck Celebrates National Hockey Card Day™ with FREE Packs of Hockey Cards this Saturday!

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST

FREE packs of hockey cards given away to Canadian fans while supplies last

Carlsbad, CA (February 9, 2011) – For the third year running, Upper Deck will host National Hockey Card Day™ in Canada. The big day is Saturday, Feb. 12. That’s the day when Upper Deck will give away hundreds of thousands of exclusive “National Hockey Card Day” NHL trading card packs for FREE throughout Canada. Once again, the majority of distribution points will be comprised of hundreds of hobby shops as well as mass retailers throughout Canada. The mass retailers participating in the promotion include Jean Coutu, Rexall and Pharma Plus.