Live Curling Coverage Across the United States to Stream on ESPN+ on the ESPN App
The Curling Group + ESPN
TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Grand Slam of Curling and Rock League announced today a new three-year agreement with ESPN, bringing more than 300 hours of live curling coverage to U.S. audiences during the 2026-27 season and significantly expanding access to two of the sport’s premier competitions.
Beginning this October, ESPN will become the U.S. streaming home of the Grand Slam of Curling, delivering live coverage from all five events throughout the season on ESPN+ on the ESPN App. Widely recognized as curling’s premier annual series, the Grand Slam of Curling showcases the world’s best men’s and women’s teams, including Olympic medallists, world champions, and the sport’s biggest stars competing for the largest purse on the international curling calendar. See here for more on the Grand Slam of Curling and the 2026 season schedule.
Following its successful debut season this past April, Rock League returns to ESPN+ on the ESPN App in January 2027, bringing fans an innovative, franchise-based professional league that reimagines curling through a fast-paced team format and mixed-gender rosters. ESPN+ on the ESPN App will stream the league’s complete season over select weeks in January through April. For more information about Rock League, please visit Rock League’s website.
“This agreement with ESPN represents a major milestone in our continued commitment to growing curling in the United States and around the world,” said Nic Sulsky, Co-Founder and CEO, The Curling Group. “By bringing both the Grand Slam of Curling and Rock League to ESPN, we ensure these incredible performances are available to a broader audience.”
Additional broadcast details, including full event schedules, will be announced ahead of the start of the seasons.
The Grand Slam of Curling series and Rock League are owned and operated by The Curling Group.
About Rock League
Rock League is the world’s first professional curling league, featuring six elite mixed-gender global franchises. Rock League hit the ice for its inaugural season 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 Grand Slam of Curling
The Grand Slam of Curling is an elite series of men’s and women’s curling events, featuring the best teams from across Canada and around the world. Awarding equal purses to both men’s and women’s teams since 2015, the Grand Slam of Curling is committed to advancing the sport on a global scale. The Grand Slam of Curling series is owned and operated by The Curling Group. For more information about the Grand Slam of Curling, please visit: www.thegrandslamofcurling.com.
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