2026 Montana's Brier

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2026 Montana's Brier
Host city St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arena Mary Brown's Centre
DatesFebruary 27 – March 8
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The 2026 Montana's Brier , Canada's national men's curling championship, will be held from February 27 to March 8 at Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. [1] [2] The winning rink will represent Canada at the 2026 World Men's Curling Championship at the Weber County Ice Sheet in Ogden City, Utah. [3]

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Teams

A total of eighteen teams will qualify for the 2026 Brier. The fourteen Canadian curling member associations will hold playdowns to determine who will represent their province or territory. Team Canada is represented by Team Brad Jacobs, who won the 2025 Montana's Brier. [4]

In a continuation of the 2025 qualifying format, the final three teams in the field pre-qualified for the 2026 Brier based on their 2024–25 Canadian Team Ranking Standings, which meant they bypassed the provincial qualifiers. These spots went to Teams Matt Dunstone, Mike McEwen and Brad Gushue. [5]

The teams are listed as follows:

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada [4] Flag of Alberta.svg Alberta [6] Flag of British Columbia.svg British Columbia [7]
The Glencoe Club, Calgary

Skip: Brad Jacobs
Third: Marc Kennedy
Second: Brett Gallant
Lead: Ben Hebert
Alternate: Mike Caione

The Glencoe Club, Calgary

Skip: Kevin Koe
Third: Tyler Tardi
Second: Aaron Sluchinski
Lead: Karrick Martin
Alternate: Jacob Libbus

Kamloops CC, Kamloops &
Richmond CC, Richmond

Skip: Cody Tanaka
Third: Jared Kolomaya
Second: Mitchell Kopytko
Lead: Coburn Fadden
Alternate: Sam Husdon

Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba Flag of New Brunswick.svg New Brunswick Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Young)

Skip:
Third:
Second:
Lead:
Alternate:

Skip:
Third:
Second:
Lead:
Alternate:

 St. John's CC, St. John's

Skip: Nathan Young
Third: Colin Thomas
Second: Nathan Locke
Lead: Ben Stringer
Alternate:

Northern Ontario curling flag.png Northern Ontario [8] Flag of Nova Scotia.svg Nova Scotia Flag of Ontario.svg Ontario [9]
Northern Credit Union CC, Sudbury

Fourth: Sandy MacEwan
Skip: Dustin Montpellier
Second: Olivier Bonin-Ducharme
Lead: Luc Ouimet
Alternate: Lee Toner

Halifax CC, Halifax

Skip: Kendal Thompson
Third: Stuart Thompson
Second: Bryce Everist
Lead: Michael Brophy
Alternate:

 Tillsonburg CC, Tillsonburg

Skip: Jayden King
Third: Dylan Niepage
Second: Owen Henry
Lead: Victor Pietrangelo
Alternate: Spencer Dunlop

Flag of Prince Edward Island.svg Prince Edward Island [10] Flag of Quebec.svg Quebec Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (Knapp) [11]
Crapaud Community CC, Crapaud

Skip: Tyler Smith
Third: Adams Cocks
Second: Christopher Gallant
Lead: Ed White
Alternate:

 Glenmore CC, Dollard-des-Ormeaux,
Curling des Collines, Chelsea,
CC Etchemin, Saint-Romuald
Club Sports Belvédère, Val-d'Or &
CC Valleyfield, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Fourth: Félix Asselin
Skip: Jean-Michel Ménard
Second: Martin Crête
Lead: Jean-François Trépanier
Alternate:

 Highland CC, Regina

Skip: Kelly Knapp
Third: Brennen Jones
Second: Dustin Kidby
Lead: Mat Ring
Alternate: Trent Knapp

Flag of the Northwest Territories.svg Northwest Territories Flag of Nunavut.svg Nunavut [12] Flag of Yukon.svg Yukon
Yellowknife CC, Yellowknife

Skip: Jamie Koe
Third: Glen Kennedy
Second: Roland Robinson
Lead: Shadrach McLeod
Alternate:

 Iqaluit CC, Iqaluit

Skip: Derek Samagalski
Third: Sheldon Wettig
Second: Christian Smitheram
Lead: Justin McDonell
Alternate: David Aglukark

Whitehorse CC, Whitehorse

Skip: Thomas Scoffin
Third: Kerr Drummond
Second: Trygg Jensen
Lead: Joe Wallingham
Alternate: Ben Robinson

Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone) [5] Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen) [5] Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue) [5]
Fort Rouge CC, Winnipeg

Skip: Matt Dunstone
Third: Colton Lott
Second: E. J. Harnden
Lead: Ryan Harnden
Alternate: Jacob Horgan

Nutana CC, Saskatoon

Skip: Mike McEwen
Third: Colton Flasch
Second: Kevin Marsh
Lead: Dan Marsh
Alternate: Brent Laing

St. John's CC, St. John's

Skip: Brad Gushue
Third: Mark Nichols
Second: Brendan Bottcher
Lead: Geoff Walker
Alternate: Adam Casey

Round robin standings

Key
Teams to Championship Round
Pool ASkipWLW–LPFPAEWELBESES%LSD
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Brad Jacobs 00–000000%0.00
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue) Brad Gushue 00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
Pool BSkipWLW–LPFPAEWELBESES%LSD
Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone) Matt Dunstone 00–000000%0.00
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen) Mike McEwen 00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00
00–000000%0.00

Round robin results

All draw times are listed in Newfoundland Time (UTC−03:30). [13]

Draw 1

Friday, February 27, 7:30 pm

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Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0
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Sheet D12345678910Final
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
0

Draw 2

Saturday, February 28, 2:30 pm

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Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0
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Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0
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Draw 3

Saturday, February 28, 7:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
0
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0
Sheet C12345678910Final
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0
0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 4

Sunday, March 1, 9:30 am

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Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0
Sheet D12345678910Final
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Draw 5

Sunday, March 1, 2:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0
0
Sheet B12345678910Final
0
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
Sheet C12345678910Final
0
0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 6

Sunday, March 1, 7:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
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0
Sheet B12345678910Final
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0
0
Sheet C12345678910Final
0
0
Sheet D12345678910Final
Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0
0

Draw 7

Monday, March 2, 9:30 am

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Sheet D12345678910Final
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
0

Draw 8

Monday, March 2, 2:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0
0
Sheet B12345678910Final
0
Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0
Sheet C12345678910Final
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0
Sheet D12345678910Final
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Draw 9

Monday, March 2, 7:30 pm

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Sheet D12345678910Final
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Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0

Draw 10

Tuesday, March 3, 9:30 am

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Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0
Sheet B12345678910Final
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0
Sheet C12345678910Final
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0
0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 11

Tuesday, March 3, 2:30 pm

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0
Sheet B12345678910Final
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Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0
Sheet C12345678910Final
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Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 12

Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
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Sheet B12345678910Final
Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0
0
Sheet C12345678910Final
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Sheet D12345678910Final
0
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0

Draw 13

Wednesday, March 4, 9:30 am

Sheet A12345678910Final
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Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
Sheet B12345678910Final
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0
Sheet C12345678910Final
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0
Sheet D12345678910Final
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0
0

Draw 14

Wednesday, March 4, 2:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0
0
Sheet B12345678910Final
0
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0
Sheet C12345678910Final
0
0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 15

Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
0
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0
Sheet B12345678910Final
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
0
Sheet C12345678910Final
0
0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 16

Thursday, March 5, 9:30 am

Sheet A12345678910Final
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Sheet B12345678910Final
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Sheet C12345678910Final
Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0
0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 17

Thursday, March 5, 2:30 pm

Sheet A12345678910Final
0
0
Sheet B12345678910Final
0
0
Sheet C12345678910Final
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (Jacobs)0
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador (Gushue)0
Sheet D12345678910Final
0
0

Draw 18

Thursday, March 5, 7:30 pm

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Sheet B12345678910Final
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Sheet C12345678910Final
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Sheet D12345678910Final
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan (McEwen)0
Flag of Manitoba.svg Manitoba (Dunstone)0

Championship round

Page 1/2 QualifierPage 3/4 QualifierQualified for Playoffs
A1 vs. B2
A1   To 1 vs. 2 Page
B2  TBD vs. A3 To 3 vs. 4 Page
   
A3  
Page 1/2 QualifierPage 3/4 QualifierQualified for Playoffs
B1 vs. A2
B1   To 1 vs. 2 Page
A2  TBD vs. B3 To 3 vs. 4 Page
   
B3  

Page 1/2 Qualifier

Friday, March 6, 1:30 pm

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Page 3/4 Qualifier

Friday, March 6, 7:30 pm

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Playoffs

Page playoff system SemifinalFinal
1     
2     
   
   
3  
4  

1 vs. 2

Saturday, March 7, 7:30 pm

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3 vs. 4

Saturday, March 7, 1:30 pm

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Semifinal

Sunday, March 8, 1:30 pm

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Final

Sunday, March 8, 7:30 pm

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Provincial and territorial playdowns

Source: [14]

References

  1. ↑ "2026 Montana's Brier presented by AGI". Curling Canada. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  2. ↑ "St. John's Wins Bid to Host 2026 Montana's Brier". St. John's. February 3, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  3. ↑ "LGT World Men's Curling Championship 2026". World Curling. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Golden boys!". Curling Canada. March 10, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Pre-Qualified teams set for 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Montana's Brier". Curling Canada. July 18, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ Todd Saelhof (January 12, 2026). "Kevin Koe, Selena Sturmay capture Alberta's curling crowns". Calgary Herald. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ Victor Kaisar (January 4, 2026). "Brier-bound Kamloops trio wins men's B.C. curling title; Brown foursome falls in women's final". CFJC Today. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ Greg Estabrooks (January 12, 2026). "Sudbury's Sandy MacEwan rink wins Northern Ontario men's curling title". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  9. ↑ Donald Duench (January 11, 2026). "Ontario curling championships: Armstrong, King, claim titles". Toronto Sun. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  10. ↑ Jason Simmonds (January 6, 2026). "Team Smith dominates P.E.I. men's curling championship with three players". The Guardian. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  11. ↑ Randy Palmer (January 11, 2026). "LIVE BLOG: Kelly Knapp wins SaskTel Tankard men's provincial curling championship". SaskToday. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Bring on the Brier". Nunatsiaq News. January 12, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Draw". Curling Canada. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  14. ↑ "2024-25 Provincial and Territorial Playdown Schedule" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
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