The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canada’s premier women’s curling championship, will return in January with elite competition, Olympic implications, and a reshaped title race. The tournament will be held January 23 to February 1, 2026, at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, marking the first time the city hosts the Scotties.
As one of the most prestigious events on the international curling calendar, the Scotties determines not only the national champion but also Team Canada for the World Women’s Curling Championship. The stakes in 2026 are even higher due to Olympic qualification conflicts and major lineup changes among the country’s top teams.
2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Location
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Venue: Paramount Fine Foods Centre
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City: Mississauga, Ontario
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Dates: January 23 – February 1, 2026
The host venue offers modern amenities and seating capacity suitable for national broadcasts, making it a strong fit for TSN’s full-event coverage.
Tournament Format
While Curling Canada will confirm final details closer to the event, the 2026 Scotties is expected to follow the 18-team format used in recent years:
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Two initial pools
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Round-robin play within each pool
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Championship Pool featuring top teams
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Page Playoff system leading to the final
This structure rewards consistency while ensuring that top teams face each other multiple times before the championship weekend.
How to Watch the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2026
Official Broadcast in Canada
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TV Channel: TSN
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Live Stream: TSN.ca, TSN App
TSN will provide complete live coverage, including round-robin games, playoffs, and the championship final.
Watching Internationally
For fans outside Canada, a one-time-fee streaming platform such as Curling World offers an alternative way to watch the Scotties without a cable subscription or VPN. This option is especially popular among international curling fans seeking flexible access across devices.
| 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Draw Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 23 | |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Draw 1 |
| A | TBD v CAN |
| B | ON v TBD |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Saturday, January 24 | |
| Start Time: 2:00 PM | Draw 2 |
| A | TBD v NS - Black |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | TBD v AB - Skrlik |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Draw 3 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | ON v CAN |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Sunday, January 25 | |
| Start Time: 9:00 AM | Draw 4 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | TBD v NS - Black |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 2:00 PM | Draw 5 |
| A | ON v TBD |
| B | CAN v TBD |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Draw 6 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | NS - Black v TBD |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | AB - Skrlik v TBD |
| Monday, January 26 | |
| Start Time: 9:00 AM | Draw 7 |
| A | CAN v TBD |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 2:00 PM | Draw 8 |
| A | NS - Black v TBD |
| B | TBD v AB - Skrlik |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Draw 9 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | CAN v TBD |
| D | TBD v ON |
| Tuesday, January 27 | |
| Start Time: 9:00 AM | Draw 10 |
| A | TBD v AB - Skrlik |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | NS - Black v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 2:00 PM | Draw 11 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v ON |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v CAN |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Draw 12 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | AB - Skrlik v TBD |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v NS - Black |
| Wednesday, January 28 | |
| Start Time: 9:00 AM | Draw 13 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v CAN |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | ON v TBD |
| Start Time: 2:00 PM | Draw 14 |
| A | AB - Skrlik v TBD |
| B | TBD v NS - Black |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Draw 15 |
| A | TBD v ON |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Thursday, January 29 | |
| Start Time: 9:00 AM | Draw 16 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | AB - Skrlik v TBD |
| D | TBD v TBD |
| Start Time: 2:00 PM | Draw 17 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | TBD v ON |
| D | CAN v TBD |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Draw 18 |
| A | TBD v TBD |
| B | TBD v TBD |
| C | TBD v TBD |
| D | NS - Black v AB - Skrlik |
| Friday, January 30 | |
| Start Time: 1:00 PM | Page 1/2 Qualifier |
| TBD | |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Page 3/4 Qualifier |
| TBD | |
| Saturday, January 31 | |
| Start Time: 1:00 PM | Page 3/4 |
| TBD | |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Page 1/2 |
| TBD | |
| Sunday, February 1 | |
| Start Time: 1:00 PM | Semifinal (Bronze Medal) |
| TBD | |
| Start Time: 7:00 PM | Final (Gold Medal) |
| TBD |
Major 2026 Storyline: Rachel Homan Withdraws
One of the biggest developments ahead of the 2026 Scotties is the withdrawal of defending champion Rachel Homan.
Homan, who captured the 2025 Scotties title, has officially withdrawn from the 2026 tournament after qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics, forcing her team to prioritize Olympic preparation. Under Curling Canada rules, this decision reshapes the Team Canada designation.
Team Canada for 2026
With Homan stepping aside, Team Kerri Einarson—the 2025 Scotties runner-up—assumes the role of Team Canada for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Einarson’s team is no stranger to pressure, having won multiple national titles earlier in the decade and consistently finishing near the top of the Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS).
Confirmed Teams for the 2026 STOH Curling
Below is the confirmed field based on the current qualification structure:
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Team Canada – Kerri Einarson
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Team Ontario (Host Province)
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Team Manitoba
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Team Alberta
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Team Saskatchewan
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Team British Columbia
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Team Nova Scotia
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Team Quebec
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Team New Brunswick
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Team Prince Edward Island
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Team Newfoundland & Labrador
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Team Northwest Territories
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Team Yukon
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Team Nunavut
Additional CTRS-qualified teams will be finalized once all provincial and territorial championships conclude.
Mississauga will host a defining moment in Canadian women’s curling as the sport balances Olympic ambitions with world championship qualification. From January 23 to February 1, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2026 will showcase the depth, drama, and precision that make curling one of Canada’s most respected national sports.
Expect high-level strategy, veteran leadership, and emerging stars—all competing for the right to wear the maple leaf on the world stage.