2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey Details
2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey looks to be a contender once again with lots of ticket-inspired themes and autographs. Big, colorful designs are also prevalent in the release.
2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey Checklist Overview
The base set is a 200-card collection, the first half of which is a veteran shell. The parallel lineup for these include:
- Yellow – 1:24 packs
- Red – /349
- Orange – /249
- Blue – /149
- Pink – /49
- Green – /25
- Purple – /10 (hobby only)
- Gold – /5
- Black – 1/1
Rookies make up the other half. These all fall under the Debut Ticket Access banner and done to resemble tickets. Base versions are numbered to either 999, 799, 599 or 399 depending on the player. Parallels for these are the same as veterans.
Collectors can also find Horizontal Debut Ticket Access Variations of all 100 rookies. These are slightly more rare with standard versions numbered to 799, 599, 399 and 199. Parallels are similar but also more limited:
- Yellow – 1:36 packs
- Red – /125
- Orange – /99
- Blue – /49
- Pink – /25
- Green – /15
- Purple – /10 (hobby only)
- Gold – /3
- Black – 1/1
Autographs
Ticket themes dominate much of the autograph portion of the 2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey checklist.
These start with Debut Ticket Autographs that, like their base set counterparts, have a tiered structure. Standard versions have 299, 199 or 99 copies. Further parallels fall in Yellow (/125 or less), Red (/99 or less), Orange (/45 or less), Blue (/35 or less), Green (/25), Purple (/10) and Black (1/1). There are also Horizontal Variations that have no more than 99 copies each. Parallel colors match up with the standard autographs only with fewer copies.
Numbered Ticket Access Autographs bring some veteran ink to the checklist. Yellow (/25), Red (/10), Orange (/5), Blue (/4), Green (/3), Purple (/2) and Black (1/1) are the parallels.
Retro Ticket Access Autographs (/25) include just five top-name signers. They have a full slate of low-numbered parallels as well.
For those looking for multi-signature cards, there are Dual Ticket Access Autographs.
Other ticket-themes include Acetate Debut Ticket Access Autographs (/99), Acetate Ticket Access Autographs, 1997 Season Ticket Retro Acetate Rookie Autographs (/25) and 1997 Season Ticket Retro Acetate Autographs (/25).
Additional Inserts
It’s not just tickets in 2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey. The set has some other inserts as well.
Who’s Best? and Who’s Next? rank top vets and rising stars. Both sides get separate lists for forwards, defensemen and goaltenders.
Speed of the Game also has rookies and stars sections.
Highly Anticipated is another place to find first-year standouts.
In addition to standard versions, each of these insert themes have limited autographs available as well.
Main Stage Signatures (1:140 packs) is an autograph-only insert. Gold (/25 or less) and Black (1/1) parallels add additional levels of rarity.
2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey cards at a glance:
Cards per pack: Hobby – 6
Packs per box: Hobby – 8
Boxes per case: Hobby – 20 (two 10-box inner cases)
Set size: 200 cards
Release date (subject to change): TBA
What to expect in a hobby box:
- 1997 Season Ticket Retro Access or Acetate Ticket Access – 4 Total
- Highly Anticipated, Who’s Best? or Who’s Next? – 8 Total
- Speed of the Game – 2
- Parallels – 1
- Debut Ticket Access – 4
Recent Upper Deck Credentials Hockey releases:
The full 2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey checklist and team set lists will be up as soon as they’re available, likely shortly before the product’s release.
