CBC has secured an expanded presence in Canadian curling through a fresh five-year broadcast deal, promising increased coverage of the Grand Slam of Curling playoffs and all Rock League matches on its various platforms. The agreement with The Curling Group, revealed on Thursday, will result in over 300 hours of combined TV content across CBC and Sportsnet in the 2026-27 season.
A significant development for CBC is its involvement with Rock League. This professional league, which debuted in April, is set to make a comeback on CBC in January 2027. All games will be accessible on CBC television and CBC Gem, with selected matches also airing on Radio-Canada’s ICI TOU.TV and Sportsnet on Thursdays and Fridays.
Rock League comprises six mixed-gender franchises with curlers from global locations. The upcoming second season will feature events on specific weekends in January and April, with games scheduled from Thursday to Sunday.
Furthermore, 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 starting in October. It will broadcast three draws daily from Tuesday to Friday, while CBC and CBC Gem will join Sportsnet+ for Saturday’s playoff coverage. Sportsnet will air the championship finals on Sundays, with CBC also showcasing selected finals throughout the season. Morning round-robin draws and tiebreakers from Tuesday to Saturday will be streamed on Rock Channel.
This new agreement builds on CBC’s extensive curling legacy and enhances its presence in 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 deals represent an opportunity to reach a larger national audience for both the Grand Slam and Rock League. CEO and co-founder Nic Sulsky described it as a pivotal moment for the sport. Canadian viewers can look forward to more ways to follow the action over the next five years, from the Grand Slam playoffs to the upcoming season of Rock League on CBC.