NFL Digital Collectibles from Dapper Labs: Status in 2026

Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot, announced in September 2021 a partnership with the National Football League and the NFL Players Association. The plan was to create digital video highlight collectibles for NFL fans, with Dapper producing blockchain-backed clips and digital cards that featured plays, stars and league legends.

At the time, reporting said the collectibles would launch later that year. In practice the product arrived about a year later, in August 2022, under the name NFL All Day. That gap matters for anyone searching today: the topic is no longer a future launch but an existing product with a more complicated history.

If you read a headline that says Dapper Labs will supposedly launch NFL digital collectibles, it is most likely recycling the 2021 announcement. The useful question now is what the product is, whether it is still active, and what its current status means for fans and collectors. The sections below cover each point and show how to verify public sources yourself.

The core item is called a Moment. A Moment is a short video clip of a play, minted as a non-fungible token on Flow, the blockchain Dapper Labs built. Ownership is recorded on-chain, so the token itself can be transferred between wallets.

Moments are typically sold in packs. Pack contents are randomized, so a buyer does not know which clip they will receive until the pack is opened. Moments are grouped by rarity, and the platform shows details such as the play, the player and edition information.

• Moment: a video highlight NFT recorded on Flow
• Pack: a randomized purchase that delivers one or more Moments
• Rarity tier: a label that signals how scarce a given Moment is
• Wallet: the account that holds the token and signs transactions

Owning a Moment is not the same as owning the underlying league footage or a license to use it commercially. The platform's terms set out what the buyer can do with the content. Read those terms before assuming any rights beyond personal collecting, and check them again if the platform changes its policy.

The history is easiest to follow in order.

1. September 2021: Dapper Labs, the NFL and the NFL Players Association announce a partnership for NFL digital collectibles.
2. August 2022: NFL All Day launches as the NFL and NFLPA licensed platform on Flow.
3. 2023: Commentary on the sports NFT market notes that NFL All Day did not generate the same level of hype as NBA Top Shot after its launch.
4. May 2026: Reports say Dapper Labs has paused new minting on NFL All Day, while existing Moments remain held by their owners.

Each step has a practical meaning. The 2021 announcement tells you who the partners were. The 2022 launch tells you when the product became real. The 2023 commentary is useful context for market interest, not a measure of value. The 2026 pause is the most important recent change because it affects whether new Moments enter circulation.

Dates in older articles sometimes differ by a few weeks depending on the publication or time zone, so use Dapper Labs' own announcements as the reference point when you need an exact date.

A pause on new minting means the platform is not currently creating new Moments, as far as the reporting shows. It does not automatically mean that existing Moments disappear, that the blockchain records are lost or that holders must sell.

Reports do not always explain the full reason for a pause, and the details can change. Be cautious about any source that claims to know the outcome for holders without pointing to an official notice. Useful checks include:

• Dapper Labs' official blog or social accounts
• The NFL All Day help center and any status or announcement banner on the platform
• Dapper's developer documentation for NFL All Day, which describes the platform and its features

If a pause affects trading, minting or redemption, the official notice will say so. Save a copy of any notice you rely on, because platforms sometimes update pages without a clear date. If you hold Moments, confirm your wallet address and your ownership before taking any action.

Moments are held in a wallet, and the wallet is what proves ownership. Depending on how you bought them, the platform may manage the account for you or you may control it directly. Each model has different responsibilities for security and recovery.

For trading, first check whether the platform's own marketplace still supports the item you own. Secondary-market support can change, and some items may not be listed elsewhere. Broader NFT marketplaces such as OpenSea may or may not show a given collection, so confirm the item is supported before you rely on that venue.

Before any transaction, verify the following:

• The item is visible in the wallet you expect
• The listing or sale page is on the official platform domain you typed yourself
• Fees, royalties and any withdrawal rules are clear
• You understand how the item will be delivered after a sale

Never send a Moment to an address you have not verified. A transfer on a blockchain is generally irreversible.

Digital collectibles carry several risks that are easy to overlook when the packaging looks official.

Value is not guaranteed. A Moment can sell for less than its purchase price, and some items attract little demand. Resale markets for sports collectibles tend to move with hype, team performance and platform activity, all of which can change quickly.

Pack purchases involve chance. You may spend more than you intend chasing a specific rarity tier. Set a budget before you buy and treat any spending as money you can afford to lose.

Scams are common around well-known brands. Watch for:

• Fake sites or social accounts that copy the official name and logo
• Messages asking for your seed phrase, private key or a wallet approval you did not start
• Offers to buy your Moments at above-market prices in exchange for upfront fees
• Links in direct messages that promise a giveaway, refund or early access

No legitimate platform should ask for your seed phrase. If something feels rushed, stop and check the official help pages before you do anything else.

NFL All Day is often compared with other sports-licensed collectibles. The table below summarizes the core differences based on the publicly described features. Check each platform for current availability, since status can change.

Product	Partner body	Blockchain	Format	Status note
NFL All Day	NFL and NFLPA	Flow	Video highlight Moments in packs	Reported paused for new minting in May 2026
NBA Top Shot	NBA licensed highlights	Flow	Video highlight Moments in packs	Check Dapper Labs for current status
FIFA Collect	FIFA	Algorand	World Cup items and Right-to-Buy ticket packs	Check FIFA's official platform for current status

The table shows that the products share a model: licensed sports content, a blockchain-based token and randomized packs. The differences are mainly in the league, the chain and the product type. FIFA Collect, for example, focuses on football items and ticket-related packs rather than game highlight clips.

When comparing products, look at the rules and status rather than past prices or hype. Those change often, and the official platform is the only reliable source for current terms.

Because status can change, verify public sources before you buy, sell or hold. A short checklist will get you most of the way there.

1. Search for Dapper Labs' official announcements and read the most recent dated notice.
2. Open the NFL All Day platform directly by typing its address, not by clicking a link in a message or post.
3. Look for a status or announcement banner that covers minting, trading and withdrawals.
4. Read the help center and terms for the current rules on resale, fees and content use.
5. Check the developer documentation to confirm the technical setup, including the blockchain used.
6. Compare what you find with at least one other reliable source, and note the date of each.

If the official pages and independent reporting disagree, trust the official notice for the platform's own actions, and treat third-party claims with caution until they are confirmed. Keep screenshots of important notices, because pages change.

NFL All Day Moments are sold in packs that involve chance, which places them in a category where local rules can apply. Before buying, check whether random-chance purchases of digital items are permitted where you live, and confirm that the platform's age and location requirements are met.

These products are intended for adults aged 18 or over. If you are not old enough, do not buy packs and do not ask someone else to buy them for you.

A few habits help keep collecting enjoyable:

• Set a monthly budget and stick to it
• Do not chase a specific rarity tier with borrowed money
• Take breaks between purchases
• Keep records of what you spend and what you sell

If collecting starts to feel compulsive, pause, review your spending and talk to someone you trust. Support resources exist in most countries for people concerned about gambling-style behavior. Follow the platform's rules at all times, and do not look for ways around age checks, identity checks or location restrictions.