Title: Panini Renews Exclusive WNBA Trading Card Deal Until 2025
Subtitle: Panini's Partnership with WNBA Players’ Association Extended for Several More Years
Meta Description: Panini and WNBA Players’ Association have renewed their exclusive trading card partnership through 2025, continuing to produce popular lines like Donruss and Prizm.
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What’s New
The WNBA Players’ Association and Panini have renewed their exclusive trading card agreement for multiple years. Since 2019, Panini has been creating WNBA cards in well-loved series such as Donruss, Prizm, and Select, alongside premium collections like Flawless and National Treasures. Facilitated by OneTeam Partners, this new deal is touted by Panini as the most profitable licensing agreement for women athletes, though financial terms remain undisclosed.
Panini will continue as the sole producer of WNBA trading cards and will also keep offering digital collectibles like Panini Instant. The company is set to boost investments in player marketing, product development, autograph contracts, and event sponsorships, including the WNBPA Rookie Premiere.
Interest in the WNBA has grown with stars such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers gaining attention. The Las Vegas Aces, led by MVP A’ja Wilson, clinched the league championship recently. Panini has already launched the 2025 Donruss WNBA set, and upcoming releases include Panini Prizm WNBA and the inaugural Panini Impeccable WNBA. More releases are anticipated but have not been officially announced yet.
Configuration at a Glance
- Panini continues as the exclusive WNBA trading card manufacturer.
- Recent and forthcoming releases encompass Donruss WNBA (2025), Panini Prizm WNBA, and the debut of Panini Impeccable WNBA.
- High-end lines like Flawless and National Treasures have featured WNBA content in the past few years.
- Digital offerings persist through Panini Instant and other online platforms.
- This year, Rookie Royalty boxes showcased high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm WNBA: Famed for color parallels and rookie cards, including the 2024 Caitlin Clark RC.
- Donruss WNBA: Offers Rated Rookies and a variety of insert sets.
- Rookie Royalty: Features high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for leading rookies.
- High-end lines (Flawless, National Treasures): Generally include low-numbered parallels and premium inserts.
Autographs & Relics
- Enhanced autograph contracts for WNBA players as part of the renewed agreement.
- Rookie Royalty boxes presented high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Flawless and National Treasures sets have incorporated premium autograph and memorabilia content.
- Future products are anticipated to feature autographs and memorabilia from both rookies and veteran stars.
Collector Notes
- Panini holds exclusive rights to produce WNBA trading cards and digital items.
- The 2025 Donruss WNBA is already out; Prizm and Impeccable WNBA are forthcoming.
- Rookie Royalty boxes debuted the first high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Panini continues to focus on product innovation, player marketing, and autograph agreements.
- No details on print runs, odds, or specific serial numbering were shared in the announcement.
- Designs differ by product line, with Prizm renowned for parallels and Donruss for Rated Rookies.
- Further WNBA releases are expected but have not been announced yet.
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