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Fanatics lands soccer card deal with Premier League

Fanatics now owns the rights to produce trading cards for the world’s top soccer leagues with the addition of the Premier League.
By SCD Staff
MAY 8, 2024
Credit: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Fanatics Collectibles has reached an agreement to become the official trading card provider of soccer’s Premier League beginning in June 2025.

The licensing agreement will allow Fanatics to produce trading cards, trading card games and stickers for all 20 clubs from the Premier League, the world’s most watched soccer league.

Manchester City's Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez runs with the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at The City Ground in Nottingham. Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Fanatics Collectibles now owns the rights to produce trading cards and collectibles for MLB, UFC, Formula 1 and soccer leagues Bundesliga, UEFA Club Competitions, Major League Soccer and the Premier League. Topps, Fanatics’ leading trading card brand, produced Premier League cards from 1994-2019. The Fanatics Commerce business also holds e-commerce and licensed apparel partnerships with The FA and a number of Premier League clubs.

“We are delighted to welcome Fanatics as the official sticker and trading card licensee of the Premier League from season 2025/26,” Premier League Chief Commercial Officer Will Brass said in a statement. “They bring an outstanding track record and strong commitment to innovation, helping fans all over the world express their passion for the sports they love. Through this partnership, we will be able to create a truly memorable collectible experience for all.”

“We are incredibly excited to partner with the Premier League in this historic deal that we believe will put fans and collectors closer to the teams and players that they love,” said David Leiner, Fanatics Collectibles’ President of Trading Cards. “At Fanatics Collectibles, we know and love the game, and look forward to building an element of unique storytelling through the lens of collecting.” 

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