CBC has secured a significant expansion in Canadian curling coverage through a fresh five-year broadcast deal that will bring increased Grand Slam of Curling playoff action and full coverage of every Rock League game to its platforms. The partnership with The Curling Group, unveiled on Thursday, will result in over 300 hours of combined television programming on CBC and Sportsnet during 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, offering every match on CBC television and CBC Gem. Additionally, selected games will be broadcast 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, and its upcoming season will feature 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 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 showcase select finals throughout the season. Morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday through Saturday will continue to be streamed on Rock Channel.
This new agreement builds on CBC’s extensive curling heritage and bolsters its presence at major Canadian curling events. Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, expressed enthusiasm about sharing another season of Rock League with audiences nationwide. The agreements with The Curling Group are expected to significantly expand the national viewership for both the Grand Slam and Rock League, according to Nic Sulsky, CEO and co-founder of The Curling Group. Canadian audiences can anticipate more comprehensive coverage over the next five years, from the thrilling Grand Slam playoff weekends to the second season of Rock League on CBC.