Topps Premier League Inserts Complete Guide
The return of Topps Premier League isn’t just about shiny parallels or autos; it’s also about inserts. With bold themes, stunning designs, and multiple rarity tiers, the 2025/26 Topps Premier League insert lineup is the most diverse ever released in a Topps football product.
Whether you’re after legends, next-gen ballers, or ultra-limited cards, this guide breaks down how inserts work and how to collect them all.
Why Inserts Matter
In 2025/26 Topps Premier League, inserts capture big moments: iconic photos, bold themes, and multi-layered designs. They’re inserted at different rates depending on rarity, and many have parallels ranging from unnumbered sparkle foil to 1/1 cards.
Each insert card set captures something special, from a player’s breakthrough moment, a legendary partnership, to the power of precision on the pitch.
What Types of Inserts Can You Collect?
Topps has structured inserts into four distinct categories, each with its own look, chase, and level of rarity.
Common Inserts – Two Per Pack
These inserts drop the most frequently—two in every retail pack—and cover the full 20-team roster. Sets include:
- Generation Now – spotlighting rising stars
- Throwback Thread – featuring retro-inspired kit designs
- Pro Partnership – iconic duos from the pitch
- Full Force – high-energy, high-impact players
- Tekkers – dynamic inserts that rotate across teams
Chase Parallel Versions:
- Holo Parallels (Display Boxes): Pink (#/399) to Platinum (1/1)
- Sparkle Parallels (Retail): Pink (#/399) to Platinum (1/1)
- Rainbow Parallels (Hobby): Green (#/99) to Foilfractor (1/1)
Uncommon Inserts – 1 Per Pack
You’ll find one of these in every pack, making them more collectible by design. Themes include:
- Beast Mode – celebrating powerhouses
- Pro Precision – showcasing accuracy and control
- Headliners – for the season’s marquee players
Chase Parallel Versions:
Same tier structure as common inserts, with increased scarcity due to the one-per-pack drop rate.
Chrome Inserts – 1 in Every 10 Packs
Printed on premium chrome stock, the Chrome King insert is where soccer royalty reigns. Each card features a Premier League legend—one per club—and replaces a base card approximately one in ten packs.
But the real chase? Gemstone parallels found exclusively in tins:
- Emerald (Unnumbered)
- Diamond (#/25)
- Black Diamond (#/10)
- Ruby (#/5)
These are among the rarest insert pulls in the product, and their premium finish brings instant shine to any collection.
Gold Lion Inserts – 1 in 28 Packs
Topps’s ultra-premium Gold Lion cards are printed with gold foil, gold holo, and silkscreen effects, offering one of the most luxurious finishes in the set. One player per club gets the gold treatment.
They drop 1 in every 28 packs, or are guaranteed one in every Starter Pack (making Starter Packs a smart early buy for any collector).
Insert Parallels: Same Story, Different Finish
One of the most exciting features of this year’s insert strategy is that parallels apply across all insert tiers, not just base cards. That means any insert—whether a common Tekkers or an uncommon Headliner—could show up as a Sparkle, Holo, or Rainbow variant, as well as 1/1s.
This adds a layered thrill to collecting: even when you pull a familiar insert, you never quite know what version it might be.
What About Autos?
Yes! Select insert sets also have auto parallels, including:
- Beast Mode Autos
- Chrome King Autos
- Base Insert Autos
Available across Retail and Hobby SKUs, insert autos feature many of the Premier League’s biggest names, including legends and future stars.
The Collecting Experience: One Insert at a Time
Each insert in the 2025/26 Topps Premier League set is a chance to collect the excitement of the Premier League. Whether you’re a collector, trader, or fan building by theme or player, inserts give you a way to personalize your collection and connect more deeply with the game.
Final Whistle
Inserts in the 2025/26 Topps Premier League collection are more than just extras—they’re essential. They bring variety, visual impact, and real collecting value to every pack.
Rip for the thrill. Collect for the story.
