Topps, the premier trading card brand of Fanatics Collectibles, unveiled a striking large-scale “Ice Cold” Cole Palmer Match Attax installation outside Stamford Bridge, creating a standout pre-match moment for fans ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League 3-0 win over Barcelona.
The bespoke two-metre structure – produced by specialist ice artists – encased an enlarged version of Palmer’s sought-after Ice Cold Match Attax card. Part of the 25/26 Match Attax UCC Collection, the card forms a highlight of the Red Hot & Cold chase series, which showcases some of Europe’s brightest young talents.
Installed by the Britannia Gate fan entrance, the frozen sculpture drew crowds throughout the evening as supporters stopped for photos and received complimentary Match Attax packs featuring cards from the new collection.
Earlier in the day, the Fanatics Collectibles London store revealed a complementary “Red Hot” Lamine Yamal graphic display – a custom holobox inspired by the fiery design of the Barcelona star’s Match Attax chase card. Fans visited the Fanatics Collectibles store on Regent Street to see the piece up close, open product, and discover more cards from this year’s expanded range, which includes:
Ultra-rare chase inserts and retail exclusives
Player-worn relic and autograph cards
The first-ever fan-designed card
Collector favourites such as 100 Club Cards, Wordlies Limited Edition Cards, and Infinity Exclusives
Together, the two installations celebrated two of the most exciting young talents in European football – mirrored by two of the most in-demand chase cards in the new Match Attax collection.
Joe Heatley-Baillie, Marketing Director for UK & ROI at Topps, said: “Match Attax is all about energy, collectability, and celebrating the players fans love. Ice Cole Palmer and Red Hot Lamine Yamal are two of the standout chase cards in this year’s collection, so bringing them to life through these bold, contrasting installations felt like the perfect way to mark the new season.”
The Match Attax UCC Collection 25/26 is now available at Topps.com and select retailers nationwide. For more information, please stay tuned at Topps FC’s Instagram channel for exciting updates and news.
