2026 Curling Brier Update
The 2026 curling brier is set to take place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from February 27 to March 8, with local favorite Brad Gushue enjoying home-ice advantage in what will be his final appearance at the event.
Gushue’s team finished Pool A with an impressive 8-0 record, while fellow competitors Canada, led by Brad Jacobs, secured a 7-1 finish in the same pool. In Pool B, Alberta, under Kevin Koe, achieved a perfect 7-0 record, and Manitoba, with Matt Dunstone, concluded with a strong 6-1 performance.
The top three teams from each pool will qualify for the Page Playoffs, which are scheduled to begin on March 6, 2026. This format adds a layer of excitement as teams vie for a chance to compete in the final match on March 8.
With a crowd size expected to reach 6,100 at Mary Brown’s Centre, the atmosphere is anticipated to be electric. Gushue expressed his feelings about the competition, stating, “What surprised me a little bit is how good I felt,” highlighting the intensity he feels as the event approaches.
Jayden King, another competitor, noted, “We like kind of having our backs against the wall and being the Cinderella story of the event,” indicating the competitive spirit that drives the teams.
As the curling brier draws near, observers are eager to see how Gushue performs in his final event and whether he can lead his team to victory on home soil. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final match’s time on March 8, but anticipation continues to build as the event date approaches.