Sotheby's Announces "The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency" Auction
Fans speculate that the massive 75-lot auction means that Curry might be nearing a final decision for a new sneaker deal in a post-Under Armour era.
Summary
- 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.
