CBC has secured an expanded presence in Canadian curling through a fresh five-year broadcast deal that will enhance coverage of the Grand Slam of Curling playoffs and all Rock League games on its platforms. The agreement with The Curling Group, announced on Thursday, will result in over 300 hours of combined television coverage on CBC and Sportsnet for 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 game will be accessible on CBC television and CBC Gem, while selected matches will also be broadcasted 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. The upcoming second season will feature events on specific weekends in January and April, with games scheduled from Thursday to Sunday.
In addition to Rock League, 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. The coverage will include three draws per day 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. The round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday to Saturday mornings will still be available for streaming on Rock Channel.
This new agreement underscores CBC’s extensive history with curling and positions the broadcaster as a key player in major Canadian curling events. Chris Wilson, CBC’s executive director of sports and Olympics, expressed enthusiasm about continuing to showcase Rock League to audiences nationwide.
The agreements with The Curling Group aim to expand the national audience for both the Grand Slam and Rock League, marking a significant milestone for the sport, according to Nic Sulsky, CEO and co-founder of The Curling Group. Canadian viewers can look forward to enhanced coverage over the next five years, offering more ways to follow Grand Slam playoff action and the upcoming second season of Rock League on CBC.