Rock League Announces Dates and Locations for 2026 and 2027 Seasons
– Curling’s first professional league kicks off with inaugural preview season in April 2026 in Toronto, ON, tickets on sale January –
– Moose Jaw, SK, Halifax, NS, Utica, NY and Ottawa, ON named as host communities for 2027 regular season –
DECEMBER 18, 2025 - Rock League, curling’s first professional league, today announced the dates and locations for its first two seasons, marking the launch of the world’s first professional mixed-gender curling league.
Rock League will make its on-ice debut in April 2026 with a condensed season, giving fans a first look at the formats, star athletes, and high-energy experience behind the sport’s new professional era. Nine months later, the league returns for its first full season, delivering five weeks of premier competition from January through April 2027.
Taking place at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Mattamy Athletic Centre, the historic building in the heart of downtown Toronto, the 2026 debut season serves as both the league’s official launch and a celebration of the sport, featuring a seven-day battle on the ice, along with interactive fan experiences and entertainment. All six global franchises will take the ice to compete for a $250,000 prize purse, premiering the new formats and rules that will define Rock League.
In the season to follow, Rock League will expand to a five-week format featuring action from Thursday to Sunday at a different location each week.
“Today’s fans want more than a seat in the stands. They want to feel the energy, be part of the action, and share in the passion of the sport,” said Nic Sulsky, CEO and Co-Founder, The Curling Group. “Rock League’s debut season will be a showcase of the innovation and atmosphere that will define a new era in curling, honouring the game’s roots while making it more accessible, more interactive, and way more FUN.”
Dates and Locations
The dates for the first two seasons are as follows:
2026 Rock League Preview Season
- Monday, April 6 - Sunday, April 12 - TMU Mattamy Athletic Centre, Toronto, ON
2027 Rock League Season
- Thursday, Jan. 7 - Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 - Temple Gardens Centre, Moose Jaw, SK
- Thursday, Jan. 14 - Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027 - Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS
- Thursday, Jan. 28 - Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027 - Adirondack Bank Center, Utica, NY
- Thursday, Feb. 4 - Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027 - TD Place, Ottawa, ON
- Thursday, April 8 - Sunday, April 18, 2027 - TBD (Playoffs and Championship)
Formats
The 2026 Rock League season opens with five days of full round-robin play from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 10. Each game features two franchises competing in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles, with the franchise that wins at least two disciplines earning the win.
On Saturday, April 11, the format shifts to mixed fours, with each franchise fielding two teams and each game being worth one win.
The top four franchises advance to the semifinals on Sunday, April 12, followed by the championship final, featuring the same format as the round robin.
See here for more information on formats.
Teams and Rosters
Earlier this week, The Curling Group announced the team names, rosters and GMS who will lead the franchises in the inaugural season. More information here.
About Rock League
Rock League is the world’s first professional curling league, featuring six elite mixed-gender global franchises. Rock League hits the ice in April 2026, with a mission to deliver world-class competition, drive innovation within the sport, and connect curling fans across continents. Rock League is owned and operated by The Curling Group. For more information, please visit www.rockleague.com.
About The Curling Group
The Curling Group (TCG) is a sports business venture dedicated to revolutionizing the sport of curling through strategic investments and a commitment to innovation and content production. In 2024, The Curling Group acquired the Grand Slam of Curling event series, including global media rights. In April 2026, The Curling Group will launch Rock League, curling’s first-ever global professional league.
Media Contact
Jennifer Cram, jennifercram@thecurlinggroup.com
