Inaugural season of curling's 'Rock League' about to launch
Rock League is ready to roll.
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What's that, you ask?
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It's curling on a professional scale — a league to help grow the game worldwide, built by The Curling Group.
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'Rock League is a reflection of The Curling Group's vision to professionalize and evolve the sport of curling, uniting fans and athletes from around the world,' said Nic Sulsky, co-founder and CEO, The Curling Group. 'We're building a global stage where elite play and passion for the sport collide. The announcement is just the beginning, with many more details to come, as we work to build a premium experience that will elevate the game for all.'
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At launch, the teams will be organized by region, including two from Canada, two from Europe, one from Asia-Pacific and one from the United States.
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Where will the games be played?
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Each week of competition will take place in a different location with plans to hold events during the inaugural season in Canada, the United States and Europe.
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What are the rules of play?
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Event formats for Rock League will be unveiled in the coming months.
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Who is playing in Rock League?
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Six captains have signed on for the first season:
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• Rachel Homan (Team Canada 1)
• Brad Jacobs (Team Canada 2)
• Bruce Mouat (Team Europe 1)
• Alina Paetz (Team Europe 2)
• Chinami Yoshida (Team Asia-Pacific)
• Korey Dropkin (Team USA)
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'I've always believed curling could go pro — and now it is,' wrote 2025 Brier winner Brad Jacobs via social media. 'Pumped to be named a captain in Rock League, curling's first-ever professional league. Canada, let's make history.'
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'Proud to rep Canada as a captain in Rock League, the world's first professional curling league,' wrote 2025 world and Scotties queen Rachel Homan. 'Mixed teams. Global rivalries. One epic season, coming April 2026. Let's go.'
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Additional participating curlers and official team names will be announced in the fall.
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'When picking our first-ever Rock League captains, we looked at a few key things — including leadership, how they work with teammates and, of course, their skills on the ice,' said John Morris, who doubles as strategic advisor for TCG. 'As we continue building out the teams in the months ahead, our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind experience that brings out the very best of curling — where longtime rivals might end up as teammates and rising stars have the chance to cement their legacy as professional athletes.'
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