CBC has secured an expanded presence in Canadian curling through a fresh five-year broadcast agreement that will enhance coverage of the Grand Slam of Curling playoffs and all Rock League matches on its platforms. The deal with The Curling Group, revealed on Thursday, will result in over 300 hours of combined TV coverage on CBC and Sportsnet for the 2026-27 season.
The major development for CBC revolves around Rock League. The professional league, which debuted in April, is set to return to CBC in January 2027. Every match will be accessible on CBC television and CBC Gem, while selected games will also be aired on Radio-Canada’s ICI TOU.TV and Sportsnet on Thursdays and Fridays.
Rock League comprises six mixed-gender franchises with curlers from various countries. Its second season will include events on specific weekends in January and April, with games scheduled from Thursday to Sunday.
In addition, 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, commencing in October. It will broadcast three draws daily from Tuesday to Friday. CBC and CBC Gem will then team up with Sportsnet+ for Saturday’s playoff coverage. Sportsnet will air the championship finals on Sundays, with CBC also showcasing select finals throughout the season. Morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday to Saturday will be live-streamed on Rock Channel.
The new agreement reinforces CBC’s extensive history with the sport and amplifies its presence at some of Canada’s premier curling events. Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, remarked, “CBC has a long tradition of curling coverage. We are thrilled to bring another season of Rock League to audiences nationwide.”
For The Curling Group, these agreements expand the national viewership for both the Grand Slam and Rock League. Nic Sulsky, CEO and co-founder of The Curling Group, hailed it as a pivotal moment for the sport.
Over the next five years, Canadian viewers can anticipate more avenues to follow both the Grand Slam playoff weekends and the sophomore season of Rock League on CBC.