CBC has secured an extensive partnership in Canadian curling, as a newly announced five-year broadcast deal with The Curling Group will bring increased coverage of the Grand Slam of Curling playoffs and all Rock League games to its platforms. The agreement will result in over 300 hours of combined TV coverage on CBC and Sportsnet for the 2026-27 season.
A significant development for CBC is its expanded coverage of Rock League. The professional league, which debuted in April, will make a return to CBC in January 2027, with every game accessible 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 featuring curlers from various countries. Its upcoming 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 prominent role in the Grand Slam of Curling. While Sportsnet remains the primary broadcaster for all five Grand Slam events starting in October, CBC and CBC Gem will team up with Sportsnet+ for Saturday’s playoff coverage. The championship finals on Sundays will be aired by Sportsnet, with CBC also showcasing select finals throughout the season. Morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday through Saturday will be streamed on Rock Channel.
This new agreement reinforces CBC’s longstanding association with curling and elevates its presence at major Canadian curling events. Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, expressed excitement about sharing another season of Rock League with audiences nationwide.
For The Curling Group, these agreements mark a significant milestone for both the Grand Slam and Rock League, expanding their reach to a broader national audience. Nic Sulsky, CEO and co-founder of The Curling Group, described this as a pivotal moment for the sport.
Canadian viewers can look forward to the next five years with increased opportunities to follow both the Grand Slam playoff weekends and the upcoming second season of Rock League on CBC.