Title: Panini Renews Exclusive WNBA Trading Card Deal Until 2025
Subtitle: Panini and WNBA Players’ Association Extend Partnership for Trading Cards
Meta Description: Panini extends its exclusive partnership with the WNBA for trading cards through 2025, continuing to produce popular lines like Donruss, Prizm, and Select, and introducing new products.
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What’s New
The WNBA Players’ Association and Panini have confirmed a multi-year renewal of their exclusive trading card partnership. Since 2019, Panini has been creating WNBA cards in well-known series such as Donruss, Prizm, and Select, as well as premium products like Flawless and National Treasures. This new agreement, facilitated by OneTeam Partners, is touted by Panini as the most valuable licensing deal for female athletes. Financial specifics have not been released.
Panini will continue as the sole producer of WNBA trading cards and will keep offering digital collectibles, including Panini Instant. The company plans to boost investments in player marketing, product innovation, autograph arrangements, and event sponsorships, like the WNBPA Rookie Premiere.
Interest in the WNBA has grown due to stars such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. The Las Vegas Aces, led by MVP A’ja Wilson, recently clinched the league championship. Panini has already launched the 2025 Donruss WNBA set, with Panini Prizm WNBA and the first Panini Impeccable WNBA set to follow. More releases are expected but have not been announced yet.
Configuration at a Glance
- Panini continues as the exclusive producer of WNBA trading cards.
- Recent and upcoming launches include 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 recent times.
- Digital offerings continue through Panini Instant and other online platforms.
- Earlier this year, Rookie Royalty boxes showcased high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm WNBA: Noted for color parallels and rookie cards, including the 2024 Caitlin Clark RC.
- Donruss WNBA: Features Rated Rookies and various insert sets.
- Rookie Royalty: Offers high-end Rookie Patch Autographs for leading rookies.
- High-end lines (Flawless, National Treasures): Usually provide low-numbered parallels and premium inserts.
Autographs & Relics
- Expanded autograph deals for WNBA players as part of the renewed agreement.
- Rookie Royalty boxes introduced premium Rookie Patch Autographs for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- Flawless and National Treasures collections have included premium autograph and memorabilia content.
- Future products are expected to feature autographs and memorabilia from both new rookies and established stars.
Collector Notes
- Panini has exclusive rights to produce WNBA trading cards and digital collectibles.
- 2025 Donruss WNBA is already available; Prizm and Impeccable WNBA are upcoming.
- 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 deals.
- No details on print runs, odds, or specific serial numbering were provided in the announcement.
- Designs vary 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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