2026-27 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Details
Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey has become known for its wide range of possibilities, and the 2026-27 version maintains that reputation.
Whether it’s the multi-level base set, lengthy list of parallels, bounty chases, rookie redemptions, autographs, or memorabilia cards that you want, Artifacts delivers.
In every hobby box, collectors can expect a combined two autographs, memorabilia cards, or tech inserts; four serial-numbered base cards or base parallels; either a Rookie Redemption card or acetate insert; and an Aurum bounty card.
2026-27 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Checklist Overview
The base set features 240 cards broken into five segments. Following 100 traditional base cards, collectors will search for the following subsets:
- Stars /699 (#s 101-150)
- Greats /699 (#s 151-170)
- Rookies /999 (#s 171-200)
- Rookie Redemptions (#s 201-240)
The first 100 cards in the set are covered by a lengthy list of numbered parallels:
- Ruby /599
- Orange /149
- Platinum Sparkle /99
- Copper /75
- Rose /65
- Yellow /50
- Metallic Blue /40
- Pink /35
- Purple /25
- Amber /15
- Emerald’s Glow /10
- Black /5
- Masterful Artifacts /1
As for the numbered segments of the base set, they have all of those same parallels and more:
- Leather (Stars – 1:64; Legends – 1:160; Rookies – 1:107)
- Wood (Stars – 1:107; Legends – 1:267; Rookies – 1:178)
- Plexi (Stars – 1:160; Legends – 1:400; Rookies – 1:267)
Autographs and Memorabilia Cards
Select base cards from each segment also have autograph and memorabilia parallels.
- Black Autographs (/5)
- Gold Material (/249 or fewer)
- Emerald Material (/65 or fewer)
- Purple Materials (/25 or fewer)
- Black Material (/5 or fewer)
Cards from the Stars, Legends, and Rookies subsets also have autographed memorabilia parallels:
- Gold Materials Autographs (Varied numbering)
- Emerald Materials Autographs (/15; Rookies have varied numbering)
- Purple Materials Autographs (/10)
- Black Materials Autographs (1/1)
Artifacts offers collectors plenty of autograph and memorabilia concepts beyond the base set.
Auto Facts (1:38 packs) and NHL Remnants (1:150) both return.
Cold Hard Facts (/25) are a new concept that deliver intricate jumbo swatches.
This year’s Arena Artifacts (/75) set pays tribute to Alex Ovechkin with the GR8 Edition, pairing legendary moments from the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with relic pieces taken from seats at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Shutout Stubs (/10) feature ticket stubs from memorable goalie shutouts.
Additional concepts include:
- Threads of Time (1:450 packs)
- Top Tier Rookie Signatures (1:1,000)
- Top Tier Rookie Signatures – 2025-26 Update (1:2,000)
- Bench Marks – New York Rangers Edition (Varied numbering)
- Classic Franchises Signatures (Varied numbering)
- Checkmates Dual Signatures (Varied numbering)
- Signature Apparel (Varied numbering)
- Signs of Success (Varied numbering)
- Tundra Teammates Duos (/49)
- Tundra Teammates Quads (/29)
- Esteemed Endorsements (/28)
- Antiquity Signatures (/25)
- Admirable Impressions (/24)
- Heavyweight Tickets (/10)
Inserts Overview
Collectors will be on the lookout for additional inserts in hobby boxes.
2025-26 Clear Cut Rookie Update (1:29 packs) and Clear Cut Rookies (1:48) are acetate inserts, while Antiquity (1:144) features a design inspired by glass.
Aurum inserts return as the bounty chase in Artifacts — with an expanded checklist.
Base inserts have odds of 1:48 packs, but the remainder of the 48-card set falls into tiers that are harder to find:
- Aurum Holdover Rookies (#s 49-62), 1:64
- Aurum All-Stars (#s 63-72), 1:107
- Aurum Greats (#s 73-84), 1:160
Each Aurum bounty card has a scratch-off code on the back, and collectors who enter all 84 codes online at UpperDeckBounty.com are eligible to receive cards #85 and #86. But finishing fast gives you a chance to earn more prizes.
- The first three collectors who redeem the complete 84-card Aurum Bounty set will earn a 12-card Aurum set, one Aurum Autograph card, and one Aurum Dual Autograph card.
- The next seven collectors who redeem the complete 84-card Aurum Bounty set will earn a 12-card Aurum set and one Aurum Autograph card.
- The next 15 collectors who redeem the complete 84-card Aurum Bounty set will earn a 12-card Aurum set.
Anyone else who completes the bounty set will receive only cards #85 and #86.
Rookie Redemptions
With the NHL’s strict rules on players appearing in an official regular-season game before appearing on cards, Artifacts typically releases too early to get the new season’s debut players onto the checklist.
The solution is the Rookie Redemption program, which includes team-based and wild-card rookie selections.
Collectors can find redemption cards for several parallels, autographs, or memorabilia versions in addition to regular rookie cards.
The list of players who will comprise the Rookie Redemption checklist will not be announced until later in the 2026-27 NHL season.
2026-27 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey cards at a glance:
Cards per pack: Hobby – 4
Packs per box: Hobby – 8
Boxes per case: Hobby – 20 (two 10-box inner cases)
Set size: 240 cards (200 + 40 Rookie Redemptions)
Release date (subject to change): TBA
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What to expect in a hobby box:
- Autographs, Memorabilia Cards or Premium Inserts – 2 Total
- Rookie Redemptions or Acetate Cards – 1 Total
- Aurum Inserts – 1
- Serial-Numbered Base Cards or Parallels – 4 Total
2026-27 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Checklist
The Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey checklist will be published once made available by the manufacturer. Please note that information presented above is subject to change prior to the release date.
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Seems like the Aurum odds must be wrong if there’s supposed to be one per box