Frequently Asked Questions

Rock League is curling’s first professional league, featuring six mixed-gender, globally based franchises in a multi-format competition built to push the sport into a new professional era.

The league’s six inaugural franchises - two in Canada (Maple United, Shield Curling Club), two in Europe (Northern United, Alpine Curling Club), one in Asia-Pacific (Typhoon Curling Club), and one in the U.S (Frontier Curling Club) each feature 10 athletes: five women and five men.

Rock League hit the ice in April 2026 with a condensed debut season, offering fans an early look at its new formats, top-tier athletes, and entertainment-driven vibe, with Shield Curling Club emerging as its inaugural champion. The first full season (Season 2) follows in January-April 2027, delivering five weeks of premier international play. A full schedule will be released in Fall 2026.

With a mission to raise the level of competition, spark innovation, and connect curling communities worldwide, Rock League will showcase mixed doubles, mixed fours, and traditional four-person women’s and men’s play.

Rock League offers two viewing options: “Around the Rings” broadcasts with commentary and “Individual Games” without. Both provide a high-quality broadcast with multiple camera angles and mic’d-up players. More information on Rock League Season 2 subscription packages to come.

• Coverage switches between multiple games instead of focusing on just one match
• Available live and on-demand
• Includes English play-by-play commentary

• Watch a single game (one sheet) with a dedicated, uninterrupted feed
• Available live and on-demand
• No play-by-play commentary

Details on Individual Games packages will be announced on RockChannel.com soon.

• Choose “Around the Rings” if you want a guided viewing experience with English commentary and coverage of multiple sheets for each match
• Choose “Individual Games” if you prefer to follow a specific game or player from start to finish of a game without interruptions

Season 1 saw the debut of Rock League with a 7-day event in Toronto that featured each franchise playing each other once in the round-robin portion and then a 4-team playoff for the trophy. Teams played mixed doubles, mixed fours, and traditional 4-person men’s and women’s curling games.

Season 2 will have franchises play against each other in similar game formats to Season 1, but with four, 4-day events across Canada and the United States instead of a single week. After 4 weeks of “regular season” play, Rock League Season 2 will culminate in the first-ever Championship Weekend to crown a winner. More information on Season 2 draw schedule and format to come.

In Canada, CBC and Sportsnet will bring Rock League to fans across Canada with live television and streaming coverage of all five Season 2 events. Curling fans will be able to access content on CBC Sports’ digital platforms, including CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca, and the CBC Sports YouTube channel, with select games broadcast on CBC Television.

Sportsnet will also be broadcasting select games on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

More details about the broadcast schedule to come.

In the United States, fans will be able to watch all the Rock League coverage on ESPN+ through the ESPN app.

Additional broadcast details for fans outside of North America to be announced soon.

No, there will be no Grand Slam events scheduled during Rock League events/seasons.

The prize purse for 2026 was $250,000 USD. Prize purse information for 2027 will be shared at a later date.

A full location schedule and ticket on-sale dates are expected to be announced in early fall 2026.

The team rosters were thoughtfully crafted by The Curling Group Strategic Advisors, Jennifer Jones and John Morris, taking into account far more than on-ice talent. They looked for dynamic athletes who display adaptability and a proven ability to thrive in team environments, along with a genuine passion for elevating the sport both on and off the ice.

To maintain competitive balance and to ensure no existing four-player teams compete altogether in Rock League, each team includes designated “import” players from outside its regional base. Team rosters must have 60% of their team be composed of players from their designated region.

Yes, Rock League features a large prize purse that is split amongst the athletes according to team success.

GMs were selected for their strong ties to the regions they will oversee and will be responsible for roster management, coaching leadership, and day-to-day team operations. The GMs include Eve Muirhead (Alpine Curling Club), JD Lind (Typhoon Curling Club), Glenn Howard (Maple United), Carter Rycroft (Shield Curling Club), Christoffer Svae (Northern United), and Chris Plys (Frontier Curling Club).

Currently, all franchises are owned by The Curling Group.

Rock League team merchandise, including team jerseys, is available at therockshop.net. More information about our 2027 collection to come.