The Canadian women's curling championship will be held in Mississauga 2026, Curling Canada announced this morning during a press conference at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre Sportsplex.
It's the first time the annual event has been held in Mississauga.
"With an event as iconic and historic as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, it is getting rarer to have true firsts, so we're excited to bring this event to Mississauga for the first time," Curling Canada chief executive officer Nolan Thiessen said in a statement.
"The Canadian women's curling championship has always been a staple of the Canadian sporting calendar, and we can't wait to see the energy and enthusiasm that Mississauga and the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) will bring to the occasion."
DCC’s Sue Baird played an integral role on the TCA bid committee, chaired by TCA President Sean Holman. Sue will stay on in a yet-to-be decided role with the organizing committee. The whole bid process has taken three years, started when Sue was DCC President. The City of Mississauga was also a strong proponent of successful host bid.
There will be plenty of opportunity for DCC members to volunteer for the iconic event. Details will be released shortly on you can sign up. Advance ticket packages will be going on sale in February, according to Curling Canada.
The 5,000-seat host venue is home to Raptors 905 of the NBA G League and the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. The arena is a 15-minute drive from DCC.
The 10-day competition will begin Jan. 23, a few weeks earlier than normal since the Milan Olympics will be held in February 2026. The women's team that represents Canada at the Games will not be eligible to compete at the 2026 Scotties.
"Having the Scotties Tournament of Hearts come to Mississauga is an incredible opportunity for our curling community," said Curling Ontario executive director Matt Allen.
"A lot of excitement builds around this event - especially heading into an Olympic year - and we're confident the host committee will put together a spectacular event for everyone."
We will share more information as it becomes available.
