Tom Brady has a Topps Chrome Football Ultraviolet Case Hit in his personal collection. He’s giving it away. The question is who walks away with it.
Brady’s Card Vault Instagram account made it official this week. The account announced: “@tombrady is giving away his own Topps Chrome Football Ultraviolet Case Hit to one of YOU!” That means the prize came straight from Brady’s personal stash, not from a brand partnership.
The entry rules are simple. Follow @cardvaultbytombrady and @chasers on Instagram, then tag a friend in the comments. That’s the whole process. The winner gets announced on May 25, 2026.
Here’s why collectors are paying attention. Topps Chrome Football is one of the most popular sets in the modern hobby. The brand has been a cornerstone of football cards since the 1990s, and Chrome versions carry a glossy finish collectors have chased for decades. Ultraviolet parallels take it a step further. They carry a bold, UV-reactive look that makes them stand out in any binder. They’re also not easy to find. These parallels typically appear at a rate of roughly one per case. Most collectors open a lot of packs before they ever see one. Brady pulled his own. Now he’s putting it on the table.
Brady retired from the NFL in February 2023 after 23 seasons and seven Super Bowl championships. He’s widely considered the greatest quarterback in league history. Since hanging up his cleats, he’s moved into broadcasting and kept busy with various business ventures. But the Card Vault account has been one of the more consistent parts of his post-football life.
He actually opens packs on that account and shares his own pulls. That’s the context that makes this giveaway feel different from a typical celebrity promotion. The prize comes with a trail of credibility.
Brady says it’s from his own collection. Given how that account has operated, there’s little reason to doubt it.
The response on Instagram was notable for a collector-focused account. The post crossed 8,000 likes. The comment section filled quickly, with fans tagging friends and asking about the card’s value.
For anyone thinking about entering, the clock is moving. The winner announcement is May 25, and there’s no indication of how many entries have already come in. Follow both accounts, tag someone who’d actually appreciate a card from Brady’s personal stash, and see what happens.
He’s kept a lot of great cards over the years. This time, he’s letting one go.
