Round 1

Competitive Rookie Card Sets have been ramping up on the CGC Sports Cards Registry, and to celebrate, we’re launching our 2026 “Draft Pick Drawing” – held in three rounds throughout the year! Round 1 is taking place alongside the 2026 NFL Draft, when our judges will draw from all the NFL Rookie Card sets.

To participate, register in any of the NFL Rookie Card sets on the CGC Sports Cards Registry by 9 p.m. EST on April 25, 2026, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win! The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

One lucky winner will receive a 2001 Topps Chrome Payton Reprints #WP1 Walter Payton rookie card (shown above), some super cool CGC Cards swag and a $50 grading credit!

Stay tuned for more details on the second and third rounds of our “Draft Pick Drawing”, and don’t forget to follow us on all our social channels for the latest.

Round 2

For Round 2, our judges will draw from all the Competitive NBA Rookie Card sets on the CGC Sports Cards Registry!

To participate, register in any of the NBA Rookie Card sets on the CGC Sports Cards Registry by 9 p.m. EST on May 17, 2026, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win! The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

One winner will receive a CGC-graded 1996-97 Topps Stadium Club Finest Reprints Refractor #22, reprinting the iconic Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rookie card! Along with this awesome throwback, winners will receive some super cool CGC Cards swag and a $50 grading credit!

Details for Round 3 coming soon! Follow us on all our social channels for the latest!