The Rock League is set to debut as curling’s first fully professional league shortly after the 2026 Winter Olympics conclude in Milan-Cortina, capitalizing on the global spotlight and surging interest in the sport. Featuring six mixed-gender franchise teams with 60 elite athletes, the league launches with a condensed preview season in Toronto in April 2026, followed by a full touring schedule in 2027. Backed by The Curling Group and investors including NFL stars, it aims to modernize curling with innovative formats, higher stakes, and broader appeal to sustain year-round engagement beyond Olympic cycles.
Curling fans craving more action after the Winter Olympics won’t have to wait long. The Rock League, the sport’s inaugural professional circuit, is gearing up for its debut in April 2026 with six global mixed-gender teams, star-studded rosters, and a vision to transform the “roaring game” into a sustained, high-energy professional spectacle. Rock League: Curling’s … Read more
