CBC has secured a significant expansion in its coverage of Canadian curling through a fresh five-year broadcast agreement that will bring increased Grand Slam of Curling playoff coverage and comprehensive coverage of every Rock League game to its platforms. Announced on Thursday, the deal with The Curling Group will result in over 300 hours of combined television coverage across CBC and Sportsnet for the 2026-27 season.
A notable development for CBC is its enhanced involvement with Rock League. The professional league, which debuted in April, is set to return to CBC in January 2027. Each game will be accessible on CBC television and CBC Gem, with selected matches also airing on Radio-Canada’s ICI TOU.TV and Sportsnet on Thursdays and Fridays.
Featuring six mixed-gender franchises comprising curlers from various nations, Rock League’s upcoming second season will showcase events on specific weekends in January and April, with games scheduled from Thursday to Sunday.
In addition to the Rock League coverage, CBC will play a more prominent role in the Grand Slam of Curling. Sportsnet will continue to be the primary broadcaster for all five Grand Slam events commencing in October. The broadcast will include three draws per day from Tuesday to Friday, with CBC and CBC Gem partnering with Sportsnet+ for Saturday’s playoff coverage. Sportsnet will televise the championship finals on Sundays, while CBC will also broadcast selected finals throughout the season. The morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday to Saturday will be streamed on Rock Channel.
This new agreement further solidifies CBC’s extensive history with curling and amplifies its presence during major Canadian curling events. Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, expressed enthusiasm about continuing to bring Rock League to audiences nationwide.
For The Curling Group, these agreements represent a significant milestone for both the Grand Slam and Rock League, providing them with a broader national viewership. Nic Sulsky, CEO and co-founder of The Curling Group, hailed the development as transformative for the sport.
Over the next five years, Canadian viewers can anticipate more comprehensive coverage of both Grand Slam playoff weekends and the upcoming second season of Rock League on CBC.