CBC has secured an expanded role in Canadian curling through a fresh five-year broadcasting agreement, promising increased playoff coverage of the Grand Slam of Curling and all Rock League games on its platforms. Announced on Thursday, the deal with The Curling Group will result in over 300 hours of combined TV coverage on CBC and Sportsnet during the 2026-27 season.
A significant development for CBC is its involvement with Rock League. The professional league, which debuted in April, will make a comeback on CBC in January 2027. Every match will be accessible on CBC television and CBC Gem, with selected games also airing on Radio-Canada’s ICI TOU.TV and Sportsnet on Thursdays and Fridays.
Featuring six mixed-gender franchises with curlers from across the globe, Rock League’s second season will include events on specific weekends in January and April, with games scheduled from Thursday to Sunday.
Additionally, CBC will play a more prominent role in the Grand Slam of Curling. Sportsnet will remain the primary broadcaster for all five Grand Slam events, commencing in October. It will broadcast three draws daily from Tuesday to Friday. On Saturdays, CBC and CBC Gem will collaborate with Sportsnet+ for the playoff coverage. The championship finals on Sundays will be aired on Sportsnet, with CBC also showcasing select finals throughout the season. Morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday to Saturday will be available for streaming on Rock Channel.
This new agreement builds on CBC’s extensive curling legacy, enhancing 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.
The agreements with The Curling Group will expand the national audience for 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. Over the next five years, Canadian viewers can look forward to more ways to engage with the Grand Slam playoff weekends and the upcoming second season of Rock League on CBC.