What’s New
Panini and the WNBA Players’ Association have officially extended their exclusive trading card partnership for multiple years. Since 2019, Panini has been producing WNBA cards in popular series such as Donruss, Prizm, and Select, alongside premium products like Flawless and National Treasures. This new agreement, arranged by OneTeam Partners, is touted by Panini as the most rewarding licensing deal for female athletes, although financial terms remain undisclosed.
Panini will continue as the sole producer of WNBA trading cards and will keep offering digital collectibles, including Panini Instant. The company aims to boost investments in player marketing, product innovation, autograph deals, and event sponsorships, such as the WNBPA Rookie Premiere.
The WNBA's popularity has grown due to stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. The Las Vegas Aces, spearheaded by MVP A’ja Wilson, recently claimed the league championship. Panini has already issued the 2025 Donruss WNBA set, with Panini Prizm WNBA and the first appearance of Panini Impeccable WNBA on the horizon. More releases are expected but have yet to be announced.
Configuration at a Glance
- Panini continues as the exclusive creator of WNBA trading cards.
- Recent and forthcoming releases feature Donruss WNBA (2025), Panini Prizm WNBA, and the inaugural Panini Impeccable WNBA.
- Premium lines like Flawless and National Treasures have included WNBA content in recent times.
- Digital offerings persist through Panini Instant and other online avenues.
- Earlier this year, Rookie Royalty boxes showcased high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm WNBA: Renowned for color parallels and rookie cards, including the 2024 Caitlin Clark RC.
- Donruss WNBA: Features Rated Rookies and various insert collections.
- Rookie Royalty: Offers high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for leading rookies.
- Premium lines (Flawless, National Treasures): Typically provide low-numbered parallels and high-quality inserts.
Autographs & Relics
- Expanded autograph agreements for WNBA players as a part of the renewed deal.
- Rookie Royalty boxes introduced high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Flawless and National Treasures sets have featured premium autograph and memorabilia content.
- Future products are expected to highlight autographs and memorabilia from both rookies and seasoned stars.
Collector Notes
- Panini retains exclusive rights to produce WNBA trading cards and digital collectibles.
- The 2025 Donruss WNBA is already available; Prizm and Impeccable WNBA are forthcoming.
- Rookie Royalty boxes marked the introduction of high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Panini continues to invest in product innovation, player marketing, and autograph agreements.
- No specific print runs, odds, or serial numbering details were disclosed in the announcement.
- Designs differ by product line, with Prizm known for parallels and Donruss for Rated Rookies.
- Additional WNBA releases are anticipated but have not been announced yet.
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