2026 Panini Donruss WNBA Basketball is a 100-card release built around 85 veterans and 15 Rated Rookies, shipping September 4, 2026. The parallel program is the headline, with more than two dozen numbered variants per card and three distinct 1/1 finishes at the top.
The Checklist
The base set contains at least 100 cards split between 85 veteran players and 15 Rated Rookies. Every base card carries a full parallel program with unlisted-print finishes like Cubic, Dragon, Green Lava, Green Shimmer, and Holo, plus a long run of serial-numbered variants. A 30th Anniversary parallel at /30 is a standalone collectible tier within the set.
Inserts & Parallels
- Cubic parallel
- Dragon parallel
- Green Lava parallel
- Green Shimmer parallel
- Holo parallel
- Holo WNBA Logo parallel
- Lava parallel
- Purple Shimmer /499
- Green Laser /399
- Orange Laser /299
- Red Lava /299
- Orange Lava /199
- Teal Laser /199
- Red Laser /185
- Blue Shimmer /99
- Purple Laser /99
- Purple Lava /99
- Light Blue Lava /75
- White Laser /75
- Blue Laser /49
- 30th Anniversary /30
- Pink Laser /25
- Pink Lava /25
- Pink Shimmer /25
- Gold Lava /10
- Gold Shimmer /10
- Holo Gold Laser /10
- Holo Team Logo FOTL /9
- Orange Mojo /8
- Black Gold Laser /5
- Black Lava 1/1
- Black Shimmer 1/1
- Holo Black Laser 1/1
The Chase
- Rated Rookie Black Lava 1/1
- Rated Rookie Black Shimmer 1/1
- Rated Rookie Holo Black Laser 1/1
- Rated Rookie Black Gold Laser /5
- Rated Rookie Orange Mojo /8
- Rated Rookie Holo Team Logo FOTL /9
- Rated Rookie Gold Lava /10
- Rated Rookie Gold Shimmer /10
- Rated Rookie Holo Gold Laser /10
- 30th Anniversary parallel /30
Why Collectors Care
Donruss is the entry point for WNBA collecting — accessible price points, a clean Rated Rookie structure, and a parallel system that gives every tier of collector something to hunt. With the WNBA's profile continuing to rise, Rated Rookie cards from this set will be the first certified cards for the 2026 draft class. The depth of the numbered parallel ladder means there is a genuine scarcity story at every price point, not just at the 1/1 ceiling.
What To Watch After Launch
Watch which Rated Rookies from the 2026 WNBA draft class generate the most secondary-market pull in the first weeks after release — that will set the ceiling for the numbered parallels. The 30th Anniversary /30 parallel is a sleeper for player-collectors who care about milestone cards.
Questions Collectors Are Asking
When does 2026 Donruss WNBA Basketball release?
September 4, 2026.
How many cards are in the base set?
At least 100 cards: 85 veteran players and 15 Rated Rookies.
What are the rarest parallels in the set?
Three separate 1/1 finishes sit at the top: Black Lava, Black Shimmer, and Holo Black Laser. Just above them is the Black Gold Laser at /5 and the Orange Mojo at /8.
What is the 30th Anniversary parallel?
A serial-numbered parallel limited to 30 copies, tied to the WNBA's 30th anniversary. It runs across the base set and is a distinct collectible tier from the standard numbered parallels.
Is there a First Off The Line (FOTL) variant?
Yes. The Holo Team Logo FOTL parallel is numbered to /9 and is exclusive to First Off The Line product.
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