2026 Topps Rip Night: Everything You Need to Know

What to Expect for Rip Night 2026

Date: Feb 16, 2026

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From Hollywood to the Big Apple, from Berlin to Beijing, on Saturday, February 21, Topps Rip Night will see card shops around the world celebrate The Hobby in their own way. From trade nights to pack wars and athlete and celebrity appearances, Rip Night truly has all The Hobby has to offer.

2026 Topps Rip Night is unquestionably the biggest and best yet. Here’s everything you need to know before you head out to your own local card shop for the event.

Experience Topps Rip Night at a Store Near You

2026 Topps Rip Night takes place on Saturday, February 21, with hobby shops around the world hosting special in-store celebrations for collectors. Expect some mix of free packs, trading, pack wars, giveaways, and community hangouts, with each shop putting its own unique spin on the night. Use the official store locator to find a participating location near you and arrive early, as many events have limited packs or timed activities.

The Hobby Goes Full-Volume

There’s nothing quite like Topps Rip Night. For many shops, it’s the biggest day of the entire year. The atmosphere is electric, the shops are packed, and the best of The Hobby is on full display.

What makes Rip Night so special is that it’s a truly collaborative effort. Topps sets the table, the shops bring their own stories, passions, and personalities, and the collectors bring the energy.

While Rip Night happens all over the world in a single day, no two events are the same. This night is not just about what Topps brings to The Hobby. It’s a chance for shops and collectors to show off what they do best — entertain, educate, and build community—all under one umbrella, celebrating the global phenomenon and local flavor that make The Hobby what it is today.

Where can you go to take part in Topps RIP Night? Check out our store locator to find a shop near you hosting an event.

Experience The Hobby as it’s Meant to Be

While each shop brings its own flavor to Topps RIP Night, here’s a taste of what you might find:

Rip Packs: Free packs, giveaways, and great deals. This event is designed to get cards in the hands of the people who make The Hobby happen — the collectors.

Trade Cards: Trade nights pop up in shops around the world on Topps Rip Night. Bring your collection, whether you want to show it off or you’re looking to wheel and deal.

Meet Fellow Collectors: The event brings together The Hobby community where you live (or where you’re visiting). Meet other collectors! Whether you’re looking to trade or not, there’s plenty of people to meet, hang out, and talk shop.

Pack Wars: While the product and set up of a pack war can vary, the one constant is excitement. Get ripping and pull the best card of the bunch to win.

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃: The BEST Rip Night hit so far was just pulled at @Sportsnutcards in Belmar, NJ…

An on-card auto limited to /5 of The Rock! pic.twitter.com/ce4ImjVQeJ
— Topps (@Topps) February 22, 2025

Athlete and Celebrity Appearances: Keep an eye out for potential appearances from some of the most famous names in sports and The Hobby. Meet-and-greets, photo-ops, giveaways — anything is possible.

Learn The Hobby: New to The Hobby? Topps Rip Night is an incredible entry point to get a feel for how you want to collect or what your collector journey may become. Talk to shop owners and employees, Topps reps, and other collectors. Plus, there’s no better way to learn than to rip some cards. Learn what you have in your hand, and what you want to chase.

See You Saturday

It’s the biggest night in The Hobby. 2026 Topps Rip Night has something for every collector. Come celebrate your LCS, your community, your cards, and the love of The Hobby!

2026 Topps Rip Night FAQs

What is Topps Rip Night?
- Topps Rip Night is a global hobby shop celebration where collectors gather to rip packs, trade cards, meet fellow fans, and enjoy special in-store events hosted by their local card shop.
When is 2026 Topps Rip Night?
- Saturday, February 21, 2026.
What happens at a Rip Night event?
- Every store is different, but common activities include Rip Pack giveaways, trade nights, pack wars, collector meet-ups, and occasional athlete or celebrity appearances.
Do I Need to Bring Anything?
- It helps to bring cards you’re willing to trade, sleeves or top loaders, and a small bag or box for new pickups. If you’re new, just show up — shop staff and other collectors are usually happy to help.

Key Facts

Event: 2026 Topps Rip Night
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Where: Participating hobby shops worldwide
What to Expect: Rip Packs, trade nights, pack wars, giveaways, community hangouts
Who it’s For: New and veteran collectors alike
How to Join: Visit the store locator and find a local participating shop