The Montana’s Brier 2026 is set to take center stage from February 27 to March 8, 2026, at the iconic Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. As Canada’s premier men’s curling championship, the Brier—organized annually by Curling Canada—will bring together the nation’s top provincial and territorial teams for ten days of elite competition.
Fans can keep it here throughout the 2026 Montana’s Brier for the latest results, live scores, and up-to-date standings as teams chase the coveted national title and a berth at the World Men’s Curling Championship.
| Date | Time (ET) | Round | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 27 | 6 PM | Pool Play – Draw 1 | TSN1/5 |
| Sat, Feb 28 | 1 PM / 6 PM | Draws 2–3 | TSN1/5 |
| Sun, Mar 1 | 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM | Draws 4–6 | TSN1 / TSN1/5 |
| Mon, Mar 2 | 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM | Draws 7–9 | TSN1/5 |
| Tue, Mar 3 | 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM | Draws 10–12 | TSN1/5 |
| Wed, Mar 4 | 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM | Draws 13–15 | TSN1/5 |
| Thu, Mar 5 | 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM | Draws 16–18 | TSN1/5 |
| Fri, Mar 6 | 12 PM / 6 PM | Page Qualifiers | TSN5 / TSN1/4/5 |
| Sat, Mar 7 | 12 PM / 6 PM | Page Playoffs | TSN1/4/5 |
| Sun, Mar 8 | 12 PM / 6 PM | Semifinal & Final | TSN1/5 |
2026 Montana’s Brier Schedule
The Montana’s Brier represents the pinnacle of Canadian men’s curling. Each year, champions from across the provinces and territories, along with Team Canada, compete in a demanding round-robin format followed by playoff qualifiers and the dramatic Page playoff system.
The 2026 edition promises intense rivalries, including multiple entries from powerhouses like Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Event Dates: February 27 – March 8, 2026
Location: St. John’s, NL
Venue: Mary Brown’s Centre
📅 Round-Robin Draw Schedule
| Draw | Date | Time (NT) | Time (ET) | Matchups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw 1 | Fri, Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | NL (Young) vs Nunavut; NL (Gushue) vs Quebec; Ontario vs Nova Scotia; P.E.I. vs Canada |
| Draw 2 | Sat, Feb. 28 | 2:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | NWT vs Sask (McEwen); Alberta vs Man (Calvert); NB vs Man (Dunstone); Northern Ont vs Yukon |
| Draw 3 | Sat, Feb. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Canada vs Sask (Knapp); Ontario vs P.E.I.; NL (Gushue) vs Nunavut; Quebec vs NL (Young) |
| Draw 4 | Sun, Mar. 1 | 9:30 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Yukon vs B.C.; NB vs Northern Ont; Alberta vs Sask (McEwen); Man (Calvert) vs NWT |
| Draw 5 | Sun, Mar. 1 | 2:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | NL (Gushue) vs Ontario; Nunavut vs Canada; P.E.I. vs NL (Young); Nova Scotia vs Sask (Knapp) |
| Draw 6 | Sun, Mar. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Alberta vs NB; Sask (McEwen) vs Yukon; Northern Ont vs NWT; Man (Dunstone) vs B.C. |
| Draw 7 | Mon, Mar. 2 | 9:30 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Nunavut vs P.E.I.; NL (Young) vs Nova Scotia; Sask (Knapp) vs Quebec; Canada vs Ontario |
| Draw 8 | Mon, Mar. 2 | 2:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Sask (McEwen) vs Northern Ont; NWT vs Man (Dunstone); B.C. vs Man (Calvert); Yukon vs NB |
| Draw 9 | Mon, Mar. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Quebec vs Nova Scotia; P.E.I. vs Saskatchewan; Nunavut vs Ontario; NL (Young) vs NL (Gushue) |
| Draw 10 | Tue, Mar. 3 | 9:30 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Man (Calvert) vs Man (Dunstone); Northern Ont vs B.C.; Sask (McEwen) vs NB; NWT vs Alberta |
| Draw 11 | Tue, Mar. 3 | 2:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Ontario vs NL (Young); Nova Scotia vs NL (Gushue); Quebec vs Canada; Sask (Knapp) vs Nunavut |
| Draw 12 | Tue, Mar. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | NB vs NWT; Man (Dunstone) vs Alberta; Man (Calvert) vs Yukon; B.C. vs Sask (McEwen) |
| Draw 13 | Wed, Mar. 4 | 9:30 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Nova Scotia vs Canada; Quebec vs Nunavut; NL (Young) vs Sask (Knapp); NL (Gushue) vs P.E.I. |
| Draw 14 | Wed, Mar. 4 | 2:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Man (Dunstone) vs Yukon; Man (Calvert) vs Sask (McEwen); NWT vs B.C.; Alberta vs Northern Ont |
| Draw 15 | Wed, Mar. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Sask (Knapp) vs NL (Gushue); Canada vs NL (Young); Nova Scotia vs P.E.I.; Ontario vs Quebec |
| Draw 16 | Thu, Mar. 5 | 9:30 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | B.C. vs Alberta; Yukon vs NWT; Man (Dunstone) vs Northern Ont; NB vs Man (Calvert) |
| Draw 17 | Thu, Mar. 5 | 2:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | P.E.I. vs Quebec; Sask (Knapp) vs Ontario; Canada vs NL (Gushue); Nunavut vs Nova Scotia |
| Draw 18 | Thu, Mar. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Northern Ont vs Man (Calvert); B.C. vs NB; Yukon vs Alberta; Sask (McEwen) vs Man (Dunstone) |
🏆 Playoff Schedule (Page System)
| Round | Date | Time (NT) | Time (ET) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page 1/2 Qualifier | Fri, Mar. 6 | 1:30 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Page 3/4 Qualifier | Fri, Mar. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Page 3/4 Game | Sat, Mar. 7 | 1:30 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Page 1/2 Game | Sat, Mar. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Semifinal | Sun, Mar. 8 | 1:30 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Final | Sun, Mar. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | TBD |
Round-Robin Draw Schedule
Below is the official 2026 Montana’s Brier draw schedule (all times listed in NT and ET):
Draw 1 – Friday, Feb. 27 (7:30 p.m. NT / 6 p.m. ET)
- Newfoundland and Labrador (Young) vs. Nunavut
- Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue) vs. Quebec
- Ontario vs. Nova Scotia
- P.E.I. vs. Canada
Draw 2 – Saturday, Feb. 28 (2:30 p.m. NT / 1 p.m. ET)
- Northwest Territories vs. Saskatchewan (McEwen)
- Alberta vs. Manitoba (Calvert)
- New Brunswick vs. Manitoba (Dunstone)
- Northern Ontario vs. Yukon
Draw 3 – Saturday, Feb. 28 (7:30 p.m. NT / 6 p.m. ET)
- Canada vs. Saskatchewan (Knapp)
- Ontario vs. P.E.I.
- Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue) vs. Nunavut
- Quebec vs. Newfoundland and Labrador (Young)
Draw 4 – Sunday, March 1 (9:30 a.m. NT / 8 a.m. ET)
- Yukon vs. B.C.
- New Brunswick vs. Northern Ontario
- Alberta vs. Saskatchewan (McEwen)
- Manitoba (Calvert) vs. Northwest Territories
Draw 5 – Sunday, March 1 (2:30 p.m. NT / 1 p.m. ET)
- Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue) vs. Ontario
- Nunavut vs. Canada
- P.E.I. vs. Newfoundland and Labrador (Young)
- Nova Scotia vs. Saskatchewan (Knapp)
Draw 6 – Sunday, March 1 (7:30 p.m. NT / 6 p.m. ET)
- Alberta vs. New Brunswick
- Saskatchewan (McEwen) vs. Yukon
- Northern Ontario vs. Northwest Territories
- Manitoba (Dunstone) vs. B.C.
Draws 7–18 (March 2–5)
The round-robin continues through Thursday, March 5, featuring marquee matchups such as:
- Canada vs. Ontario
- Newfoundland and Labrador (Young) vs. Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)
- Manitoba (Calvert) vs. Manitoba (Dunstone)
- Saskatchewan (McEwen) vs. Manitoba (Dunstone)
- Canada vs. Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)
Each draw plays a crucial role in determining playoff qualification and Page seeding.
Playoff Schedule – Page System
After the completion of 18 draws, the top teams advance to the Page playoff system:
- Page 1/2 Qualifier: Friday, March 6 – 1:30 p.m. NT
- Page 3/4 Qualifier: Friday, March 6 – 7:30 p.m. NT
- Page 3/4 Game: Saturday, March 7 – 1:30 p.m. NT
- Page 1/2 Game: Saturday, March 7 – 7:30 p.m. NT
- Semifinal: Sunday, March 8 – 1:30 p.m. NT
- Final: Sunday, March 8 – 7:30 p.m. NT
The championship final on March 8 will determine Canada’s national champion and its representative on the world stage.
Why the 2026 Montana’s Brier Matters
The Montana’s Brier is more than just a curling tournament—it’s a celebration of Canadian sport, tradition, and provincial pride. Hosting the 2026 event in St. John’s adds a unique East Coast energy, with passionate crowds expected to pack the Mary Brown’s Centre.
With elite talent, dramatic finishes, and national glory on the line, the Montana’s Brier 2026 schedule offers fans a must-watch calendar of curling action.