The 2026 Tim Hortons Brier, Canada's national men's curling championship, will be held in St. John's, Newfoundland, from February 27th to March 8th, returning to the Mary Brown's Centre after a successful event in 2017. The announcement was made by reigning Brier champion Brad Gushue, who expressed his excitement for the return to his hometown.
The 2026 Tim Hortons Brier will return to St. John's , Newfoundland , taking place at the Mary Brown's Centre from February 27th to March 8th. This announcement was made at a news conference by skip Brad Gushue, a St. John's native who secured his first of six Brier titles at the same venue in 2017. Gushue expressed his team's excitement and anticipation for returning to St. John's , hoping to recreate the passionate atmosphere and excitement witnessed in 2017.
The 2026 Brier will follow the closing ceremony of the 2026 Milan Olympics, five days later. Canada's Olympic men's curling team will be eligible to participate in the Brier if they qualify. This marks the second time St. John's has hosted the Brier. The first was in 1972 when Manitoba's Orest Meleschuk emerged victorious at Memorial Stadium.Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey expressed confidence that the entire curling community and its dedicated fans would celebrate this momentous occasion. The 2017 Brier was a memorable event, with Gushue's team clinching the victory on a final draw to the eight-foot ring. The shot required a frantic sweep from vice-skip Mark Nichols and then-second Brett Gallant, culminating in a jubilant celebration that extended well into the night. Nolan Thiessen, CEO of Curling Canada, reminisced about the 2017 Brier, describing the electrifying atmosphere and the city's embrace of the event. Thiessen expressed confidence that the organizing committee in St. John's would strive to make the 2026 Brier even more exceptional than its predecessor. Gushue, the reigning Brier champion and a two-time Olympic medalist, expressed immense pride in his province and city, eagerly anticipating the upcoming event. The Mary Brown's Centre, with a seating capacity of approximately 6,300, will host the 2026 Brier. Known for its vibrant sporting events, the venue has previously hosted the Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National and the 2005 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
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