Panini Launches FIFA 365 Adrenalyn XL 2026 Trading Cards in India via Instamart

Panini Group, the global leader in licensed collectibles, has entered India with the launch of its FIFA 365 Adrenalyn XL 2026 trading card collection, partnering with Instamart to make the range available for instant delivery. The move brings a category typically associated with hobby stores and delayed shipping into the quick commerce ecosystem, where speed and impulse increasingly drive purchases.

The collection is supported locally by Dream Theatre and Kiddies International, Panini’s official distributor in India, enabling nationwide availability. It is currently live across major metros including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune and Kolkata, with expansion planned for more Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.

The timing aligns with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled from June 11 to July 19, and a broader rollout of collectible cards expected later this month. The FIFA 365 Adrenalyn XL 2026 series features more than 300 football players from global clubs and national teams. Products available on Instamart include starter packs, classic tins and multi sets, with rare categories such as Golden Ballers and Invincible cards positioned to drive repeat purchases.

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For Instamart, the partnership reflects a shift beyond essentials into hobby led consumption. Arjun Choudhary, VP Growth at Instamart, said the platform has seen a rise in non essential, interest driven buying. “We have seen a significant surge in hobby led purchases on the platform, and football stands out strongly. We aim to make the thrill of collecting instantly accessible, whether it is a late night pack opening or a last minute gift,” he said.

Panini sees India as a growth market for football collectibles. Ivam Faria, Managing Director at Panini Group, said the partnership removes the wait time traditionally associated with collecting. “Collectors no longer have to wait days for their packs. They can start their hunt for rare cards instantly,” he said.

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For Dream Theatre, which has been bringing global toy and collectible brands to India, the collaboration signals a broader cultural shift. Founder and CEO Jiggy George noted that the Adrenalyn XL series has already built global appeal and that hyperlocal delivery can extend its reach deeper into Indian neighbourhoods.

The launch points to a larger trend where quick commerce platforms are expanding into lifestyle and fandom driven categories. For brands, it opens a new distribution layer that blends retail with immediacy. For consumers, it reshapes how collectibles are discovered and purchased, moving from planned buying to impulse engagement. And for the category itself, it signals how sports fandom, commerce and content are increasingly intersecting in real time.