CBC has secured a significant expansion in Canadian curling coverage through a fresh five-year broadcasting agreement that will bring increased Grand Slam of Curling playoff visibility and the airing of every Rock League match on its platforms. The deal with The Curling Group, revealed on Thursday, is set to provide over 300 hours of combined television content across CBC and Sportsnet during the 2026-27 season.
A notable development for CBC is its involvement with Rock League. The professional league, which debuted in April, is set to make a return to CBC in January 2027. All matches will be accessible on CBC television and CBC Gem, while selected games will also be featured on Radio-Canada’s ICI TOU.TV and Sportsnet on Thursdays and Fridays.
Rock League comprises six mixed-gender franchises showcasing curlers from various countries. The upcoming season will include events on specific weekends in January and April, with games scheduled from Thursday to Sunday.
Moreover, CBC will play an expanded role in the Grand Slam of Curling. Sportsnet remains the primary broadcaster for all five Grand Slam events, commencing in October. The network will broadcast three draws daily from Tuesday to Friday, with CBC and CBC Gem joining Sportsnet+ for Saturday’s playoff coverage. Sportsnet will air the championship finals on Sundays, while CBC will also broadcast select finals throughout the season. Additionally, morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday to Saturday will be streamed on Rock Channel.
The new agreement signifies a continuation of CBC’s extensive curling legacy and positions the broadcaster more prominently around major Canadian curling competitions. Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, highlighted the network’s enduring commitment to curling coverage and expressed enthusiasm about sharing another season of Rock League with audiences nationwide.
For The Curling Group, these agreements mark a milestone in expanding the national reach of both the Grand Slam and Rock League. Nic Sulsky, CEO and co-founder of The Curling Group, described this as a pivotal moment for the sport. Canadian viewers can anticipate enhanced opportunities over the next five years to follow Grand Slam playoff weekends and the upcoming second season of Rock League on CBC.