Sotheby's Announces "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency" Auction

SummarySotheby's has officially unveiled "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency," an exclusive online auction running from April 13 to April 28, 2026The 75-lot sale highlights an incredible array of dual-signed, game-worn, and tunnel-worn sneakers from Curry's 2025-2026 season, during which he tested out multiple competing brandsHighly coveted lots include game-worn Nike Kobe Protros, Puma Tyrese Haliburton PEs, Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 4s, and a rare 2010 Nike Hyperdunk PE, with top estimates reaching $50,000 USDStephen Curry's historic and highly entertaining "sneaker free agency" is officially heading to the auction block. Sotheby's has announced a massive new sports memorabilia event, aptly titled "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency." The legendary point guard spent the 2025-2026 NBA season testing the footwear waters, arriving to the tunnel and the court in a vast, unpredictable array of different brands and signature models. Now, 75 of those remarkable pairs are being offered to the public in a dedicated, first-of-its-kind auction.During the 2025-2026 campaign, Curry was spotted in everything from retro Jordans to modern flagship silhouettes from Nike, Reebok, PUMA, Li-Ning, adidas and ANTA. The Sotheby's auction meticulously catalogs this unique footwear journey. Standout pieces from the massive 75-lot collection include the dual-signed Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Mambacita Sweet 16," which Curry notably wore during his warm-ups on the very first night of his highly anticipated sneaker free agency.For serious basketball collectors, the auction features several high-value, historic game-worn grails carrying estimated prices between $30,000 and $50,000 USD. Notable top-tier lots include a dual-signed Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 4 "Dark Knight" worn during a massive 38-point performance, a game-worn Puma Tyrese Haliburton Hali 1 "Hibiscus," and a game-worn Nike Kobe 4 Protro "CHBL" from the night Curry dropped 48 points and 12 three-pointers to officially pass Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games after the age of 30.The collection beautifully showcases Curry's personal appreciation for global footwear culture, heavily featuring "tunnel worn" lifestyle kicks like the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low "Mocha," Reebok Shaqnosis, and Nike Foamposites alongside his high-performance on-court shoes. Beyond the recent 2025-2026 free agency run, the auction also includes a significant piece of early-career history: Curry’s dual-signed 2010 "Christmas Day Debut" game-worn Nike Hyperdunk PE.Bidding for "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency" will officially open online via Sotheby's on April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, and run through April 28 with all proceeds benefitting the Curry's Eat Learn Play foundation. Fans, sneakerheads, and sports collectors can view the complete 75-lot catalog on Sotheby's official website now. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation (@eatlearnplay)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

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Sotheby's has officially unveiled "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency," an exclusive online auction running from April 13 to April 28, 2026
The 75-lot sale highlights an incredible array of dual-signed, game-worn, and tunnel-worn sneakers from Curry's 2025-2026 season, during which he tested out multiple competing brands
Highly coveted lots include game-worn Nike Kobe Protros, Puma Tyrese Haliburton PEs, Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 4s, and a rare 2010 Nike Hyperdunk PE, with top estimates reaching $50,000 USD

Stephen Curry's historic and highly entertaining "sneaker free agency" is officially heading to the auction block. Sotheby's has announced a massive new sports memorabilia event, aptly titled "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency." The legendary point guard spent the 2025-2026 NBA season testing the footwear waters, arriving to the tunnel and the court in a vast, unpredictable array of different brands and signature models. Now, 75 of those remarkable pairs are being offered to the public in a dedicated, first-of-its-kind auction.

During the 2025-2026 campaign, Curry was spotted in everything from retro Jordans to modern flagship silhouettes from Nike, Reebok, PUMA, Li-Ning, adidas and ANTA. The Sotheby's auction meticulously catalogs this unique footwear journey. Standout pieces from the massive 75-lot collection include the dual-signed Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Mambacita Sweet 16," which Curry notably wore during his warm-ups on the very first night of his highly anticipated sneaker free agency.

For serious basketball collectors, the auction features several high-value, historic game-worn grails carrying estimated prices between $30,000 and $50,000 USD. Notable top-tier lots include a dual-signed Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 4 "Dark Knight" worn during a massive 38-point performance, a game-worn Puma Tyrese Haliburton Hali 1 "Hibiscus," and a game-worn Nike Kobe 4 Protro "CHBL" from the night Curry dropped 48 points and 12 three-pointers to officially pass Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games after the age of 30.

The collection beautifully showcases Curry's personal appreciation for global footwear culture, heavily featuring "tunnel worn" lifestyle kicks like the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low "Mocha," Reebok Shaqnosis, and Nike Foamposites alongside his high-performance on-court shoes. Beyond the recent 2025-2026 free agency run, the auction also includes a significant piece of early-career history: Curry’s dual-signed 2010 "Christmas Day Debut" game-worn Nike Hyperdunk PE.

Bidding for "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency" will officially open online via Sotheby's on April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, and run through April 28 with all proceeds benefitting the Curry's Eat Learn Play foundation. Fans, sneakerheads, and sports collectors can view the complete 75-lot catalog on Sotheby's official website now.