Here’s Montana’s Brier 2026 – Draw, Live, Teams, and Results

Back to the Rock: The 2026 Brier Returns to St. John’

The “Home of Curling” is calling the athletes back. From February 27 to March 8, 2026, the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, will transform into the epicenter of the curling world. The prestigious tournament will be held at the Mary Brown’s Centre, a venue known for its electric atmosphere and passionate fans.

Here is the updated information for the 2026 Montana’s Brier. Since the event begins on February 27, 2026, we are currently in the pre-tournament phase where teams are qualifying through provincial playdowns.

As of late December 2025, several of the world’s top curlers have already qualified for the 2026 Montana’s Brier in St. John’s.

The field will feature a mix of legendary veterans and in-form contenders. Here is a look at the best players to watch based on current qualifications and rankings:

Top Players to Watch at the 2026 Brier

Quick Player Highlights

• Brad Jacobs: After winning the 2025 Brier and the Canadian Olympic Trials, Jacobs is arguably the hottest player in curling heading into 2026.

• Brad Gushue: This event is particularly special as it is in his hometown of St. John’s. He has recently added former rival Brendan Bottcher to his lineup to strengthen his bid for a 7th title.

• Matt Dunstone: Known for his high-energy style and big-weight hits, Dunstone’s team has consistently been in the top 3 of the Canadian rankings.

• Mike McEwen: After a career resurgence in Saskatchewan, McEwen remains one of the most technically gifted skips in the game.

1. Where to Watch (TV Channels)

In Canada, the Brier is exclusively broadcast by TSN.

Television: Coverage will be spread across TSN1, TSN3, and TSN5.

: You can every draw live on the TSN App or TSN.ca.

International: For viewers outside of Canada, the event is typically available via streaming on Curling Canada’s YouTube channel or the World Curling “Curling Channel.

2. 2026 Pool Seeding & Standings

The tournament features 18 teams divided into two pools of nine. While the final 14 teams will be decided in January 2026, the top 4 seeds have already been set based on the 2024-25 rankings:

Pool A (Preliminary Seeds) Pool B (Preliminary Seeds)
#1 Team Canada (Team Jacobs) #2 Manitoba (Team Dunstone)
#4 Newfoundland & Lab. (Team Gushue) #3 Saskatchewan (Team McEwen)
Provincial Champion TBD Provincial Champion TBD
Provincial Champion TBD Provincial Champion TBD

3. Playoff Schedule

The playoffs follow the Page Playoff System. Based on the official Curling Canada master schedule, here are the key dates for the 2026 finals:

Qualifying Playoffs: Friday, March 6, 2026

Page 1/2 & 3/4 Games: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Semifinal: Sunday, March 8, 2026 (Morning)

Championship Final: Sunday, March 8, 2026 (Evening)

The 2026 Brier will take place at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Brad Gushue and his team will be the home-crowd favorites. You can watch all the action on TSN. Currently, provincial championships are being held across Canada to determine which teams will fill the remaining “TBD” spots in the pools