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2026-27 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey is the second half of Upper Deck's flagship NHL set, and the next big wave of Young Guns rookies. Hobby boxes are expected Wednesday, February 24th, 2027, with retail formats expected Wednesday, March 10th, 2027. Upper Deck dates can shift, so treat them as expected until release week.
At a Glance
- Product: 2026-27 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey
- Season vs. release: it's a 2026-27 NHL season product that releases in early 2027
- Hobby release: expected February 24th, 2027
- Retail release: expected March 10th, 2027
- Base set: 250 cards, including 50 Young Guns rookies
Box Breakdown
| Format | Packs | Cards per Pack | Young Guns per Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | 12 | 12 | About 6 |
| Tin | 8 plus a Dazzlers bonus pack | 12 | 2 to 3 |
| Blaster | 4 | 12 | About 1 |
Chase Cards
- Young Guns: the set's 50 rookie cards are the main chase. The rookie checklist hasn't been released yet.
- UD Canvas: current stars and Young Guns versions.
- Population Count: cards with fixed print runs down to one-of-ones.
- Tough pulls: Connor McDavid 3D Hockey, Fanimation and the ultra-rare White House Visit insert.
Which Box to Buy
- Hobby: the most Young Guns per box, for collectors chasing rookies.
- Tin or blaster: smaller rips that still carry Young Guns, good for gifts and newer collectors.
Series 2 Hockey FAQ
When does 2026-27 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey come out?
Hobby boxes are expected February 24th, 2027, and retail boxes March 10th, 2027.
How many Young Guns are in a hobby box?
About 6 per hobby box.
Who are the rookies?
Upper Deck hasn't released the Series 2 Young Guns checklist yet. We'll update this post when it does.
Upper Deck Hockey at Card Pop
We'll update this post as Upper Deck finalizes the checklist. Until then, ask our team in-store about current hockey cards at 1114 W Jefferson St. and 2543 Plainfield Rd. (Route 30), serving Joliet, Plainfield and Will County.
Set details: 2026-27 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey guide