2026 Leaf Art of Sport Checklist, Release Date, Details

2026 Leaf Art of Sport Returns in 2026

Leaf Art of Sport is back in 2026 for the first time since 2023, bringing its art-driven multi-sport format back to hobby boxes. The product continues to lean into a presentation that looks more like framed artwork than a traditional trading card release, with every card in the set featuring either an autograph or memorabilia content.

Collectors will find four hits per hobby box, keeping the product focused entirely on premium content. The release date is set for July 24, 2026.

2026 Leaf Art of Sport Hobby Box Details

• Cards per pack: Hobby - 4
• Packs per box: Hobby - 1
• Boxes per case: Hobby - 10
• Release date: July 24, 2026
• Hits per hobby box: 4 autographs or memorabilia cards

Leaf had not announced parallels at the time of publication.

Base Autographs Lead the Checklist

The checklist opens with 120 cards in Base Autographs, giving the product a wide multi-sport foundation. The names span athletes from across sports, and the cards are described as museum-ready framed works of art.

Among the athletes included in Base Autographs are Aaron Donald, Allen Iverson, Anna Leigh Waters, Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson, Cameron Boozer, Cameron Brink, Conor McGregor, Derrick Henry, Don Mattingly, Drew Brees, Emmitt Smith, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Joe Montana, John Stockton, Ken Griffey Jr., Larry Bird, Mike Schmidt, Nikola Jokic, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Reggie Jackson, Roger Staubach, Russell Wilson, Steve Young, Tony Parker, and many more across football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, wrestling, golf, tennis, and other sports.

Autograph Sets Mix Single-Signed and Multi-Signed Cards

Leaf Art of Sport includes several autograph themes beyond the Base Autographs checklist. The single-signed autograph lineup features Arts And Graphs, Diptych, Grisaille, and Street Art, each with its own visual identity.

Arts And Graphs

Arts And Graphs returns as a dual-autograph set in 2026. The 40-card checklist includes pairings such as Allen Iverson and Stephon Marbury, Emmitt Smith and Drew Pearson, Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, Johnny Bench and George Foster, Mariano Rivera and Bernie Williams, Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, and Dennis Rodman and Chris Webber.

Diptych

Diptych is a 27-card dual-autograph booklet-style concept built around two connected panels. The checklist includes Allen Iverson, Anna Leigh Waters, Bo Jackson, Barry Sanders, Cameron Boozer, Cameron Skattebo, Dan Fouts, Dennis Rodman, Eli Manning, Emmitt Smith, Goldberg, Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harrison, Joe Montana, Jerry Stackhouse, John Stockton, Ken Griffey Jr., Lamar “Bo” Jackson, Lawrence Taylor, Nikola Jokic, Nolan Ryan, Olivia Dunne, Reggie Jackson, Randy Moss, Steve Austin, Steve Young, and Tim Tebow.

Grisaille

Grisaille is a 40-card autograph set that carries the monochromatic French-inspired look mentioned in the product overview. The checklist includes Allen Iverson, Audi Crooks, Barry Sanders, Brian Bosworth, Cameron Boozer, Cameron Skattebo, Carlito, Cayden Boozer, Chad Johnson, Dominik Hasek, Dominique Malonga, Drew Brees, Elijah Haven, George Brett, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hailey Van Lith, Jared Curtis, Jay Novacek, Jerry West, Joe Sakic, Kate Harpring, Lamar “Bo” Jackson, Larry Bird, Malachi Toney, Mario Andretti, Martin Brodeur, Mike Vrabel, Nick Saban, Nikola Jokic, Nolan Ryan, Patrick Peterson, Peyton Manning, Randy Johnson, Richard Dent, Roger Staubach, Ronaldo Nazario, Steven Stamkos, Terry Hanratty, and Will Griffin.

Street Art

Street Art is the largest of the single-autograph themes at 50 cards. The checklist includes Allen Iverson, Andre Reed, Anna Leigh Waters, Bernard King, Byrum Brown, Cameron Boozer, Cameron Skattebo, Cayden Boozer, Chris Webber, Cole Palmer, Dennis Rodman, Dexter McCleon Jr., Dia Bell, Don Mattingly, Drew Brees, Dwight Gooden, Emmitt Smith, Ethan Grunkemeyer, Gabriel Magalhaes, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Harlem Berry, Ja Morant, Jared Curtis, Jason Williams, Jerry Stackhouse, Jerzy Robinson, Jim McMahon, Johnny Bench, Jose Canseco, Lamar “Bo” Jackson, Lamar Odom, Malachi Toney, Mariano Rivera, Mario Andretti, MiLaysia Fulwiley, Nikola Jokic, Nolan Ryan, Olivia Dunne, Ozzie Smith, Paul Molitor, Peyton Manning, Riley Tiernan, Roger Staubach, Stephon Marbury, Steve Austin, Tim Tebow, Toby Fournier, Tyler Herro, Walt Frazier, and Zoe Matthews.

Multi-Signed Autographs Add More Chase Cards

The multi-signed autograph section expands the checklist with several formats that pair, trio, or group athletes together. These cards continue the art-focused theme while adding more signature combinations for collectors to chase.

Arts And Graphs 2

Arts And Graphs 2 is a nine-card dual-autograph set that includes Allen Iverson and Stephon Marbury, Emmitt Smith and Drew Pearson, Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, Johnny Bench and George Foster, Mariano Rivera and Bernie Williams, Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, and Dennis Rodman and Chris Webber.

Iconography

Iconography is a 15-card dual-autograph set featuring Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith, Barry Switzer and Brian Bosworth, Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer, Chris Webber and Juwan Howard, Dennis Rodman and Chris Webber, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, Greg Maddux and Ferguson Jenkins, John Stockton and Magic Johnson, Johnny Bench and Carlton Fisk, Larry Bird and Bob Cousy, Lawrence Taylor and Ray Lewis, Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier, Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, and Roger Staubach and Joe Montana.

Quadography

Quadography features four signatures on each card across 10 subjects. The checklist includes Earl Campbell, Larry Csonka, Derrick Henry, and Ricky Williams; Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, Frank Viola, and Tom Glavine; Hulk Hogan, Chuck Norris, Mike Tyson, and Conor McGregor; Magic Johnson, Patrick Ewing, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic; Nolan Ryan, Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Palmer, and Tommy John; Barry Sanders, Jamal Lewis, Terrell Davis, and Chris Johnson; Roger Staubach, Dan Fouts, Joe Montana, and Drew Brees; John Stockton, Steve Nash, Tony Parker, and Stephon Marbury; Lawrence Taylor, Jack Ham, Ray Lewis, and Robert Brazile; and Chris Webber, Larry Johnson, Derrick Coleman, and Antonio Davis.

The Rule Of Three

The Rule Of Three includes 14 triple-autograph cards. The checklist features Audi Crooks, Hannah Hidalgo, and Lauren Betts; Andre Dawson, Cliff Floyd, and Vladimir Guerrero; Ric Flair, Carlito, and Rob Van Dam; Dan Fouts, Joe Montana, and Roger Staubach; Will Griffin, Jared Curtis, and Dia Bell; Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, and Roy Jones Jr.; Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz; Don Mattingly, George Brett, and Wade Boggs; Randy Moss, Steve Largent, and Cris Carter; Richard Petty, Mario Andretti, and Tony Stewart; Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, and Terrell Davis; Mike Tyson, Deontay Wilder, and Riddick Bowe; Chris Webber, Larry Johnson, and Dennis Rodman; and David Wells, David Cone, and Dwight Gooden.

Triptych

Triptych is a 10-card three-panel autograph booklet set. The checklist includes George Brett, Mike Schmidt, and Wade Boggs; Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and Ric Flair; Allen Iverson, Tony Parker, and Gary Payton; Bo Jackson, Christian Okoye, and Ricky Williams; Steve Largent, Randy Moss, and Ja’Marr Chase; Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Eli Manning; Joe Montana, Rick Mirer, and Brady Quinn; Dennis Rodman, Larry Johnson, and Chris Webber; Ryne Sandberg, Andre Dawson, and Sammy Sosa; and Jerry West, Magic Johnson, and James Worthy.

Memorabilia Sets Spotlight Single and Multi-Player Relics

Memorabilia cards are a major part of the 2026 Leaf Art of Sport checklist, with several single-player and multi-player themes spread across the product. As with the autograph content, the relic lineup stays broad across sports and eras.

Museum Of Materials

Museum Of Materials is a 33-card memorabilia set. The checklist includes Bill Walsh, Bobby Murcer, Bret Saberhagen, Christian Pulisic, Cristiano Ronaldo, Darrell Evans, David Beckham, Donovan McNabb, Emmitt Smith, Erling Haaland, Grant Hill, Harry Kane, Hoyt Wilhelm, Jim Plunkett, Joe Montana, John Daly, Juan Soto, Klay Thompson, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Lou Holtz, Muhammad Ali, Neymar Jr., Ousmane Dembele, Pele, Pete Rose, Phil Simms, Rolando Blackman, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Duncan, Karl Malone, and Will Clark.

Virtuoso

Virtuoso is a 36-card memorabilia set that includes Bernie Kosar, Bill Mazeroski, Carl Yastrzemski, Craig Biggio, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Diego Maradona, Dirk Nowitzki, Greg Maddux, Howie Long, Ja Morant, Joe McCarthy, Ken Griffey Jr., Kevin Garnett, Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant, Lamine Yamal, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Lou Gehrig, Magic Johnson, Mark McGwire, Muhammad Ali, Neymar Jr., Nolan Ryan, Patrick Mahomes, Pele, Pete Rose, Rafael Nadal, Robert Lewandowski, Roy Campanella, Scottie Pippen, Vini Junior, Willie Mays, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Work Of Art

Work Of Art is a 40-card memorabilia set. The checklist includes Aaron Judge, Babe Ruth, Bill Mazeroski, Bill Walsh, Bruce Lee, Cal Ripken Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Derek Jeter, Diego Maradona, Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson, Erling Haaland, Ken Griffey Jr., Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Lou Gehrig, Magic Johnson, Manny Mota, Muhammad Ali, Patrick Mahomes, Pele, Pete Rose, Peyton Manning, Phil Simms, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Roy Campanella, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O’Neal, Ted Williams, Terry Bradshaw, Tom Brady, Willie Horton, and Willie Mays.

Multi-Player Memorabilia Cards Round Out the Product

The multi-player memorabilia section brings together some of the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment. These cards are spread across several formats, from two-player pairings to eight-player relic cards.

Artist3

Artist3 is a 21-card multi-player memorabilia set. The checklist includes Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and Hulk Hogan; Ken Anderson, Boomer Esiason, and Carson Palmer; Ernie Banks, Frank Robinson, and Willie Stargell; Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry; Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and Magic Johnson; Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland; Allen Iverson, Gary Payton, and Jason Kidd; Vini Junior, Erling Haaland, and Cole Palmer; Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning, and Dan Marino; Pele, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi; Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr., and Barry Bonds; Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and Endrick; Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Karim Benzema; Lionel Messi, Kobe Bryant, and Ken Griffey Jr.; Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, and Vince McMahon; Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Ozzie Smith; Dennis Rodman, Tim Duncan, and Chris Webber; Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Ronaldo Nazario; Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Willie Mays; Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, and Eric Dickerson; and Ken Stabler, Terry Bradshaw, and Ken Anderson.

Canvas Combos

Canvas Combos is a 24-card dual-memorabilia set. The checklist includes Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi; Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi; Diego Maradona and Pele; Emmitt Smith and Eric Dickerson; Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe; John McEnroe and Arthur Ashe; Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Bonds; Ken Stabler and Terry Bradshaw; Kevin McHale and Larry Bird; Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi; LeBron James and Kobe Bryant; Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal; Magic Johnson and Larry Bird; Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee; Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady; Pele and Lionel Messi; Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck; Roberto Clemente and Bill Mazeroski; Rod Carew and Tony Gwynn; Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal; Ronaldo Nazario and Neymar Jr.; Terry Bradshaw and John Stallworth; Vini Junior and Lamine Yamal; and Willie Mays and Ted Williams.

Classic Quads

Classic Quads features 17 four-swatch memorabilia cards. Among the combinations are Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi; Jude Bellingham, Vini Junior, Alejandro Garnacho, and Kevin De Bruyne; Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, and Patrick Mahomes; Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Wilt Chamberlain; Roy Campanella, Johnny Bench, Carlton Fisk, and Thurman Munson; Tim Duncan, Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, and Charles Barkley; Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter, Barry Bonds, and Frank Thomas; Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vini Junior, and Lamine Yamal; Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, and Patrick Ewing; Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo; John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, and Roger Federer; Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr.; Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, and Roberto Clemente; Don Shula, Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, and Bill Belichick; Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson, Barry Sanders, and Jerome Bettis; Warren Spahn, Randy Johnson, Jim Kaat, and Tom Glavine; and Lamine Yamal, Endrick, Kylian Mbappe, and Cole Palmer.

Shared History

Shared History is a nine-card two-player memorabilia set. The checklist includes Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron; Babe Ruth and Roger Maris; Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James; Lou Gehrig and Cal Ripken Jr.; Pele and Lionel Messi; Ray Allen and Stephen Curry; Tom Brady and Peyton Manning; and Walter Payton and Emmitt Smith.

The Art Of 8

The Art Of 8 is the largest memorabilia insert in the product, with 18 eight-player cards. The checklist includes combinations such as Wade Boggs, Tony Gwynn, Ichiro, Roberto Alomar, Rickey Henderson, Kenny Lofton, Ozzie Smith, and Rod Carew; Tom Brady, Dan Marino, Patrick Mahomes, Terry Bradshaw, Ken Stabler, John Elway, Steve Young, and Peyton Manning; Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, John Stockton, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, and Tim Duncan; Pele, Roberto Clemente, Arthur Ashe, Bob Waterfield, Ted Williams, Muhammad Ali, Franz Beckenbauer, and Floyd Patterson; Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, Tony Gwynn, Derek Jeter, Frank Thomas, Mark McGwire, Mike Piazza, and Will Clark; Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vini Junior, Lamine Yamal, Endrick, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jude Bellingham; Magic Johnson, Karl Malone, David Robinson, Moses Malone, Bill Walton, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley; Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Steve Nash, Stephen Curry, Gary Payton, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, and Stephon Marbury; Diego Maradona, Peyton Manning, Ken Griffey Jr., Larry Bird, Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes, Albert Pujols, and Magic Johnson; Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Neymar Jr., Karim Benzema, and Franz Beckenbauer; Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryant, Pele, Terry Bradshaw, Pete Rose, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson, Bill Walton, Moses Malone, Dikembe Mutombo, Alonzo Mourning, Nikola Jokic, and Patrick Ewing; Cal Ripken Jr., Mike Schmidt, Eddie Murray, Don Mattingly, Wade Boggs, Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, and Ozzie Smith; Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, Steve Garvey, Johnny Bench, Reggie Jackson, Dwight Evans, Joe Morgan, and Rod Carew; Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Rogers Hornsby, Eddie Collins, Miller Huggins, and Roberto Clemente; Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Bob Gibson, Don Sutton, Gaylord Perry, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, and Phil Niekro; Phil Simms, Jim Kelly, Boomer Esiason, Bernie Kosar, Drew Bledsoe, Carson Palmer, Tony Romo, and Andrew Luck; and Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, Jerome Bettis, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Csonka, Eric Dickerson, Thurman Thomas, and Marshall Faulk.

Checklist Notes for Collectors

The full 2026 Leaf Art of Sport checklist is built around hits rather than base cards, with no non-hit filler in the product. The autograph and memorabilia themes are spread across a wide mix of sports and eras, and the checklist includes current stars, retired legends, and crossover names from entertainment and combat sports.

Leaf had not announced parallels at the time of publication, and the product details currently focus on the checklist structure, box format, and release date. More information can be added once additional product details are released.