Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2026: Schedule, Teams & How to Watch
How to Watch Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2026 in Mississauga
Event Overview: Mississauga 2026
The 2026 Scotties will transform the Paramount Fine Foods Centre into a hub of national pride. Because 2026 is an Olympic year, the tournament schedule has been moved earlier than usual to accommodate the global stage.
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Dates: January 23 – February 1, 2026
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Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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Venue: Paramount Fine Foods Centre (Capacity: 5,000+)
The “Next-Woman-Up” Storyline
The 2026 edition features a significant change in the lineup due to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Team Rachel Homan: After winning the Canadian Olympic Trials in late 2025, the defending Scotties champions (Team Homan) will represent Canada at the Olympics.
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Team Canada (New): With Homan heading to Italy, the 2025 runners-up, Team Kerri Einarson (Gimli, MB), have been officially designated as “Team Canada” for the 2026 Scotties.
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Pre-Qualified Powerhouses: Two teams secured their spots early based on the 2024-25 CTRS rankings:
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Team Kayla Skrlik (Calgary, AB)
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Team Christina Black (Halifax, NS)
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2026 Qualified Teams & Standings
The field will consist of 18 teams (Team Canada, three pre-qualified CTRS teams, and 14 provincial/territorial champions).
Playoff Schedule
The top three teams from each pool of nine will advance to the high-stakes Championship Round.
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Friday, Jan 30: Page 1/2 and 3/4 Qualifiers
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Saturday, Jan 31: Page Playoff (1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4 games)
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Sunday, Feb 1: * Semifinal: 12:00 PM ET
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The Final: 6:00 PM ET
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How to Catch the Action
In-Person
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Tickets: Single-draw tickets are now on sale.
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Standard Seats: Starting at $20.00.
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Youth/Student: Available for $10.00 for certain draws.
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The Patch: The legendary social hub will feature a performance by The Trews on opening night (Jan 23).
Broadcast & Streaming
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TSN/RDS: Exclusive national television coverage in Canada.
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TSN+: Live streaming for subscribers on mobile and web.
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International: Available via World Curling’s digital platforms for viewers outside Canada
