Introduction
When women’s basketball, hockey, baseball, football, and men’s basketball all appear in the same Top 5 list, you know the sports card market is heating up across the board. In one of the most diverse trending lists of the year, the Top 5 Sports Cards of the Week by Sports Card Investor highlights rising stars from every major sport, each pushing impressive sales growth as the hobby heads into the final stretch of 2025.
With collectors gearing up for holiday releases, major year-end events, and early speculation for next season, market activity is booming. Let’s take a look at what’s moving the needle right now.
Sports Card Market Pulse
According to Market Movers, the overall sports card market continues to impress:
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Last 7 Days: Slight decline at -0.3%
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Last 30 Days: Up 1%
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Year-to-Date: Up over 32% one of the strongest years in hobby history
From January to now, the market has showcased remarkable resilience and steady upward momentum. With 2025 shaping up as one of the best years ever recorded in the hobby, collectors are optimistic that 2026 could be just as strong.
Now, let’s break down the cards making waves this week.
Top 5 Sports Cards of the Week
Below are the five hottest cards trending upward based on sales volume, player performance, and collector demand.
#5. Audi Crooks
Women’s hoops makes the Top 5 and for good reason. Audi Crooks has become one of the most electric scorers in the country during the 2025–26 NCAA season.
Her jaw-dropping 43-point performance in 20 minutes showcased dominance rarely seen at the college level. Averaging 27+ PPG on 73% shooting, Crooks is quickly becoming a breakout star with national attention.
Card Market Highlights:
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2024 Bowman Best U Auto Green Mini Diamond /99 (PSA 10): Up from $81 → $140
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2024 Bowman Best U Auto (Raw): Up from $22 → $30–$50
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2024 Bowman Best U Yellow Laser Refractor /75 (Raw): Up over 12% in 30 days
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2024 Bowman Best U Orange Mini Diamond /25 (Raw): Up from $55 → $95
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2024 Bowman Chrome U 1st Auto Green Shimmer (Raw): Up from $34 → $45
Women's basketball continues to grow rapidly, and Crooks is one of the hobby’s biggest early-season risers.
#4. Konnor Griffin
One of the hottest young prospects in baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Konnor Griffin, is already tracking toward future MLB stardom. Drafted 9th overall in 2024, his Minor League production has been sensational. Collectors are now buying in ahead of a potential fast-track debut.
Card Market Highlights:
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2024 Bowman Draft Chrome 1st Refractor (PSA 10): Up from $160 → $182
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2024 Bowman Draft Chrome 1st Auto (PSA 10): Up from $700 → $890
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2024 Bowman Draft Chrome Refractor (Raw): Up from $35 → $53
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2024 Bowman Draft Chrome 1st Auto (Raw): Up from $330 → $400–$530
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2025 Bowman Chrome Prospect Auto (Raw): Up over 9% in 30 days
Collectors love five-tool prospects, and Griffin checks every box.
#3. Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears continue to shock the NFL, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is a major reason for their rise to the top of the NFC standings. With nearly 3,000 yards, 19 passing TDs, and growing leadership presence, Williams looks like the long-term franchise cornerstone Chicago hoped for. His card market has responded sharply.
Card Market Highlights:
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2024 Donruss Downtown (PSA 10): Up from $900 → $1,100–$1,200
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2024 Optic Uptowns (PSA 10): Up from $500 → $550–$575
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2024 Prizm Silver (PSA 10): Up over 43% from $460 → $660
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2024 Prizm Silver (PSA 9): Up over 24%
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2024 Prizm Silver (Raw): Up over 13%
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2024 Topps Now Draft (PSA 10): Up from $13 → $30
No matter the grade or price point, Williams’ cards are trending up across the board.
#2. Keyonte George
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George is delivering one of the most exciting early-season breakouts in the NBA, averaging 23 PPG, 7 APG, and 44% FG. George is emerging as a foundational backcourt piece showing elite shooting, decision-making, and confidence.
Card Market Highlights:
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2023 Contenders Rookie Ticket Auto (Raw): Up over 3%
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2023 Hoops Presentations (PSA 10): Up from $56 → $100
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2023 Mosaic Stained Glass (PSA 10): Up from $188 → $200
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2023 Noir RPA Black & White /99 (Raw): Up from $22 → $74
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2023 Prizm Silver (PSA 10): Up from $72 → $140
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2023 Select Courtside Tiger (PSA 10): Up from $500 → $535
NBA collectors love breakout guards, and George is becoming one of this year’s biggest risers.
#1. Connor Bedard
The #1 card of the week belongs to a player who’s finally fulfilling the enormous hype: Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks. After entering the league with comparisons to Connor McDavid, Bedard needed time to find his stride, but he is now fully locked in with recent dominance of 23 points in 14 games, 3 straight games with a goal, 39 total points on the season, and was named NHL Third Star of the Month. His elite scoring stretch has ignited massive demand across the hockey card landscape.
Card Market Highlights:
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2023 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Marquee Rookies (PSA 10): Up from $70 → $105–$120
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2023 SP Authentic Future Watch Auto /999 (Raw): Up from $2,300 → $3,000
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2023 Upper Deck Young Guns (PSA 10): Up from $541 → $743
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2023 Upper Deck Rookie Die-Cut 1994-95 (Raw): Up from $5 → $10–$23
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2023 Upper Deck Star Rookies (PSA 10): Up from $43 → $60
Bedard is becoming hockey’s must-own young star, and his card prices finally reflect it.
FAQs
1. What factors determine the Top 5 Sports Cards of the Week?
The weekly rankings are based on a combination of factors, including player performance, recent hobby demand, short-term price movement, sales volume, and long-term market potential. Data from Market Movers and major marketplace sales help identify which cards are trending up.
2. Why are multi-sport cards trending this week?
This week’s list features a rare mix of women’s basketball, hockey, football, NBA, and baseball due to strong performances from breakout athletes across every major sport. As collectors expand beyond traditional categories, the market is experiencing broader diversification and growth.
3. Are rising players like Audi Crooks and Konnor Griffin good long-term investments?
While both are trending strongly right now, long-term value depends on consistent performance, draft progression, and future league impact. Early prospect cards can appreciate quickly, but they also carry higher volatility. Collectors should balance excitement with realistic expectations.
4. Why are Connor Bedard’s cards increasing so quickly?
Bedard has finally matched his enormous pre-debut hype with a dominant on-ice performance. His scoring streak, star-of-the-month honors, and growing leadership role with Chicago have created a surge in demand, particularly for key hits like Young Guns, Future Watch Autos, and O-Pee-Chee Platinum rookies.
5. Is it too late to buy Caleb Williams' rookie cards?
Not necessarily. While prices have risen in recent weeks, Williams is still early in his career and could see further growth if he leads Chicago into playoff contention or wins individual awards. However, collectors should track dips, buy strategically, and avoid emotional overpaying during performance spikes.
6. What’s the best way to track sports card prices and trends?
Tools like Market Movers remain one of the most reliable ways to monitor pricing, sales history, population data, and market momentum. Using a dedicated analytics platform gives collectors an edge when identifying undervalued cards and predicting potential breakouts.
Conclusion
This week’s Top 5 Sports Cards of the Week showcases remarkable diversity across the sports card hobby. From breakout NCAA women's basketball stars to elite NHL scorers, rising NFL quarterbacks, top MLB prospects, and emerging NBA playmakers, the market is expanding across every major sport, an encouraging sign for collectors and investors alike.
With the overall market up 32% year-to-date, strong player performances, and rising demand across different segments, collectors have more opportunities than ever heading into the holiday season.
And with major year-end shows, product releases, and seasonal speculation underway, expect momentum to continue building as we head into 2026.
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