2026 Curling Brier Update
Brad Gushue will have home-ice advantage in his final Montana’s Brier, which is set to take place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from February 27 to March 8, 2026. Gushue’s team finished Pool A with an impressive 8-0 record, while Brad Jacobs’ team from Canada secured a 7-1 record.
In Pool B, Alberta’s Kevin Koe dominated with a perfect 7-0 record, and Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone followed closely with a 6-1 finish. The top three teams from each pool will qualify for the Page Playoffs, which will ultimately determine the teams representing Canada at the men’s world curling championship.
Gushue’s journey to the top of Pool A included a crucial victory against Jacobs, where he scored two in the ninth end, leading to a final score of 4-3. This match drew a crowd of 6,100 at the Mary Brown’s Centre, showcasing the local support for Gushue in his last Brier.
The semifinals are scheduled for March 8, 2026, at noon ET, followed by the final match at 6 p.m. ET. As the event unfolds, observers are keen to see how Gushue performs under the pressure of his final competition.
“There’s probably only a few more roars like that left for this team,” said Nichols, reflecting on the emotional atmosphere surrounding Gushue’s last appearance. Gushue himself expressed surprise at how well he felt during the competition, stating, “What surprised me a little bit is how good I felt.”
Jayden King, another competitor, noted the thrill of the competition, saying, “We like kind of having our backs against the wall and being the Cinderella story of the event.” Gushue echoed the intensity of the matches, remarking, “It felt the intensity of a playoff game, at least from our standpoint.”
As the curling brier approaches, anticipation builds for the playoff rounds, with fans eager to witness the culmination of this prestigious event. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final matchups, but the excitement surrounding Gushue’s farewell continues to grow.
