Saskatoon to host 2027 Montana’s Brier

Curling Canada stopped by Montana's in Saskatoon to share the news about the 100th Canadian Men's Brier.

The 100th anniversary of the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship will be celebrated in Saskatoon in 2027.

Saskatoon will play host to the 2027 Montana’s Brier, presented by AGI. The event will run Feb. 26 to March 7 at SaskTel Centre.

“The Montana’s Brier is the epitome of Canadiana,” said Curling Canada CEO and three-time Montana’s Brier champion Nolan Thiessen, when the announcement was made Monday.

“It reflects our values of teamwork and camaraderie without sacrificing the tension of competition at the highest level and the remarkable feats of the athletes.”

The Brier has evolved in format over the years. While every province and territory are still represented, multiple wildcard teams have been added, as has Team Canada, made up of the defending Brier champions.

“The 2027 edition, the 100th anniversary of the first Brier, is going to be a special celebration of our past, present and future,” added Thiessen.

The inaugural Montana’s Brier was held March 1-3, 1927, in Toronto, featuring eight teams. Nova Scotia, skipped by Murray MacNeill, won the inaugural event.

“Hosting the 100th anniversary of the Brier is an exciting opportunity for our province,” Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Alana Ross said.

“Curling is Saskatchewan’s official sport, and our province has a proud legacy of producing champions. This milestone event will showcase Saskatchewan’s unique hospitality through vibrant visitor experiences that strengthen our economy.”

Saskatoon’s mayor says it’s a landmark event for the city.

“Curling has always been about more than competition; it’s about community, connection, and pride. Here in Saskatoon, those values run deep,” said Mayor Cynthia Block.

“We can’t wait to welcome fans and athletes from every corner of the country to experience our legendary hospitality, our spirited crowds, and our shared love for the roaring game.”

Those in the city say they’re excited to host curling fans from across the country.

“We’re ready to deliver a world-class experience for athletes, fans, and visitors alike,” said Stephanie Pocha, Chief Executive Officer of Discover Saskatoon.

“From our incredible neighbourhoods, remarkable volunteers, to our world-class culinary scene, the 2027 Montana’s Brier will showcase Saskatoon’s warmth, hospitality, and passion for sport.”

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Saskatoon also hosted the milestone 75^th anniversary of the Brier, with Nova Scotia’s Mark Dacey winning the event in 2004.

This will be the seventh time Saskatoon has hosted the Brier. The most recent was 2012, won by Ontario’s Glenn Howard. Regina has also hosted the event four times, most recently in 2024, won by Brad Gushue and Team Canada.

“There’s truly no better place to mark 100 years of curling history than here in Saskatchewan,” said CURLSASK Executive Director Steve Turner.

“All of us at CURLSASK are thrilled to help bring this milestone event to life, and we’re committed to making it unforgettable for curling fans across the country.”

Teams from Saskatchewan have won the Canadian Men’s Championship seven times. The most recent was in 1980, when the Saskatoon-based Rick Folk team captured the title. They also won the world championship that year.

Tickets for the 2027 Montana’s Brier go on sale in spring 2026. The Brier will include special events and displays to celebrate the 100-year anniversary. The winning team will represent Canada a few weeks later at the 2027 World Men’s Curling Championship, which Canada will also host.