The Only Name in Hockey Cards — Upper Deck

The Brand That Owns Hockey Card Collecting

There is no competition in hockey cards — Upper Deck holds the exclusive NHL license, and that makes it the only game in town. Every officially licensed hockey card produced today comes from Upper Deck, which means the brand's product line defines the entire hobby. From the base Young Guns rookies that every collector needs to the ultra-premium Cup cards that represent the pinnacle of the market, Upper Deck's hierarchy of products sets the structure for how hockey cards are collected, valued, and traded.

On Mantel, you will find collectors who know the Upper Deck product landscape inside and out. They can tell you which UD Series 1 Young Guns are undervalued, why SP Authentic Future Watch autos carry the weight they do, and when The Cup release is going to shift the market. Whether you are building a complete Series 1 set or chasing a single Cup rookie patch auto, this community understands the brand that drives every transaction in hockey card collecting.

See What Collectors Are Pulling and Buying

Post your latest Upper Deck hits and see what the community is pulling. Which Young Guns are generating the most buzz? Which SP Authentic autos are surfacing in breaks? What are collectors paying for this year's Cup rookie class?

The hockey card calendar revolves around Upper Deck's release schedule. Series 1 drops and the market shifts. SP Authentic lands and auto collectors take notice. The Cup arrives and the premium end of the hobby recalibrates. Mantel keeps you connected to collectors who track every release and share real-time intel on what is hitting and what is worth chasing.

Live Marketplace Listings in One Feed

Search real-time listings for Upper Deck hockey cards from eBay and Fanatics Collect in a single feed. Find Young Guns base and parallels, SP Authentic Future Watch autos, Cup rookie patch autos, O-Pee-Chee retro parallels, and cards from every UD product line — filtered by player, set, grade, and price. One search, every marketplace.

Connect your eBay seller account to showcase your Upper Deck hockey inventory directly to collectors on Mantel who are building sets and chasing rookies.

Comps That Tell the Real Story

Listed prices lie. Comps don't. The Upper Deck hockey market spans a wide range — from dollar-bin base cards to five-figure Cup autos — and asking prices at every tier can be disconnected from reality. Mantel shows you real completed sales data so you can evaluate what any Upper Deck card is actually trading for. This is especially important for numbered parallels and premium products where volume is lower and each comp carries more weight.

Track Price Movements Over Time

Upper Deck's release calendar creates predictable market cycles. Young Guns prices peak around release and then adjust as supply enters the market. SP Authentic autos find their level after the initial break frenzy fades. Cup cards establish their market over the weeks following release. Mantel gives you market trends and advanced analytics to track how prices move through these cycles. Knowing where you are in the release timeline — and how prices have behaved historically — is one of the biggest advantages you can have as a hockey card collector.

SLAM Scores: One Number, Real Market Signal

With Upper Deck as the sole NHL licensee, the hockey card market is more concentrated than any other sport. That concentration means understanding real demand for specific products and players is critical. The SLAM Score combines recent sales, price direction, and liquidity into a single number that helps you evaluate any Upper Deck card objectively. Use it to compare Young Guns across draft classes, assess whether a Cup auto has genuine market support, or identify which SP Authentic Future Watch cards are undervalued relative to the player's trajectory.

What Makes Upper Deck Hockey Unique

UD Series 1 and Series 2 — The foundation of hockey card collecting. Series 1 and 2 deliver the base set and, most importantly, the Young Guns rookie checklist that defines each season. Young Guns are the most important hockey rookie cards in the modern hobby, and the Series 1/2 release is the event that kicks off every collecting year.

SP Authentic — Upper Deck's premium rookie product featuring Future Watch autographs — on-card, numbered, and the most recognized hockey auto card in the hobby. SP Authentic sits in the sweet spot between accessible and premium, making it the product that serious hockey collectors prioritize.

The Cup — The ultra-premium tier. Cup cards feature the lowest print runs, the best patches, and the most valuable autographs in hockey. Rookie Patch Autos from The Cup are the pinnacle of modern hockey card collecting, and a single card from the right player can define a collection.

Young Guns — The base rookie card from UD Series 1 and 2. Young Guns are the most collected and most traded hockey cards in the hobby. Exclusives parallels, Canvas variants, and high-number short prints add layers of scarcity and collectibility to the foundational rookie card.

O-Pee-Chee — Upper Deck's retro-styled product with a deep checklist and classic design. OPC Retro parallels, Marquee Rookies, and patch cards offer a nostalgic collecting experience within the modern UD lineup.

Start Collecting Smarter

1. Join Mantel — Connect with Upper Deck hockey collectors who track every product release, every Young Guns checklist, and every market shift
2. Search live listings — Browse UD hockey cards from eBay and Fanatics Collect in one feed
3. Check comps — See what Young Guns, SP Authentic autos, and Cup cards are actually selling for
4. Track the market — Follow price trends and SLAM scores around the Upper Deck release calendar
5. Set alerts — Add specific UD cards to your Wish List and get notified when a listing matches