2023 PANINI ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL

The 2023 Panini Absolute Football checklist has some explosive elements. Once again, it’s home to Kaboom!, one of the top chase inserts in the hobby. Traditional hits are plentiful as well with five in every three-pack hobby box. One is a Rookie Premiere Materials Autograph with the balance split evenly between signatures and memorabilia cards.

The main set consists of 242 total cards. Within that are three distinct sections. Base veterans and Rookies each consist of 100 cards.

The final slots are reserved for one of the cornerstone hits in the product, the Rookie Premiere Materials Autographs. These use multiple pieces of memorabilia from different types of materials.

That theme continues with Tools of the Trade where jersey swatches are joined by things like footballs, gloves and more.

Jumbo Memorabilia go with large swatches. Returning relics include Pro Bowl Souvenirs and Ground Hoggs.

Iconic Ink is among the autograph options.

As far as regular inserts go, Kaboom! is the big name. Continuing with past years, illustrated accents and an explosive foil background highlight the design. It’s the tough odds, though, that fuel the chase.

Explosive and Glass, two other rare inserts, also appear on the checklist.

AT A GLANCE:

CARDS PER PACK: Hobby – 5

PACKS PER BOX: Hobby – 3

BOXES PER CASE: Hobby – TBA

SET SIZE: 242 cards

RELEASE DATE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): January 5, 2024

WHAT TO EXPECT IN A HOBBY BOX:

• Rookie Premiere Materials Autographs – 1

• Additional Autographs – 2

• Memorabilia Cards – 2

• Inserts – 1

• Parallels – 2