CBC has secured a significant expansion in its coverage of Canadian curling through a fresh five-year broadcast deal that will bring increased Grand Slam of Curling playoff content and every Rock League match to its platforms. The agreement with The Curling Group, unveiled on Thursday, will result in over 300 hours of combined television coverage on CBC and Sportsnet for the 2026-27 season.
A notable development for CBC is its involvement with Rock League. The professional league, which commenced its first season in April, will make a comeback on CBC in January 2027. All games will be accessible on CBC television and CBC Gem, while selected matches will also be aired on Radio-Canada’s ICI TOU.TV and Sportsnet on Thursdays and Fridays. Rock League comprises six mixed-gender franchises featuring curlers from various countries. The upcoming season will include events on specific weekends in January and April, with games scheduled from Thursday to Sunday.
In addition to the Rock League expansion, CBC will play a more significant role in the Grand Slam of Curling. Sportsnet will continue as the primary broadcaster for all five Grand Slam events starting in October. The network will broadcast three draws per day from Tuesday to Friday, with CBC and CBC Gem joining Sportsnet+ for Saturday’s playoff coverage. The championship finals on Sundays will be shown on Sportsnet, with CBC also broadcasting selected finals throughout the season. Morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday to Saturday will be streamed on Rock Channel.
This new agreement reinforces CBC’s extensive history with curling and enhances its presence during some of Canada’s major curling events. Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, expressed excitement about the upcoming season of Rock League and the network’s enduring commitment to curling coverage. For The Curling Group, these agreements represent a significant milestone, expanding the national audience for both the Grand Slam and Rock League. Nic Sulsky, CEO and co-founder of The Curling Group, described the deal as a pivotal moment for the sport. Canadian viewers can anticipate more ways to engage with curling over the next five years, from Grand Slam playoff weekends to the second season of Rock League on CBC.