Ready to cheer on Canada’s mixed doubles curling team but drowning in a sea of confusing broadcast schedules? We’ve got your back with the most comprehensive guide to watching every sweep, slide, and stone in action. While countless articles claim to have the ultimate Olympic curling viewing plan, we’ve gone the extra mile to ensure you don’t miss a single moment—whether you’re streaming, tuning in on TV, or juggling both. But here’s where it gets tricky: live sports are as unpredictable as the weather in Cortina d’Ampezzo, so while this guide is rock-solid today, it’s not set in stone (or granite, if you will).
Here’s the deal: Every single mixed doubles curling match—yes, even the ones without Canada’s dynamic duo, Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant—is available for free on CBC Gem (https://gem.cbc.ca/section/olympics). All you need is a Canadian address and a quick account setup. And this is the part most people miss: some games are exclusively on CBC Gem, starting with Canada’s opener against Czechia on February 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Other Gem-only matches include Canada vs. Norway (Session 3) and Canada vs. USA (Session 5).
But wait—there’s more! Four of Canada’s games, plus the semifinals, will also air on CBC’s main network channel. Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss matchups:
- Feb. 5, 1:00 p.m. ET: Canada vs. Italy (Session 4)
- Feb. 7, 4:00 a.m. ET: Canada vs. Great Britain (Session 7)
- Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. ET: Canada vs. Sweden (Session 11, also on Sportsnet)
- Feb. 9, 4:00 a.m. ET: Canada vs. Switzerland (Session 13)
- Feb. 9, 12:00 p.m. ET: Semifinals
Sportsnet joins the party with an additional mixed doubles draw (Session 8, Feb. 7 at 8:30 a.m. ET), though Canada isn’t involved in this one. Meanwhile, TSN—another Olympic partner—snags four games, including both medal matches. Catch Canada vs. Estonia (Feb. 7, 1:00 p.m. ET), Canada vs. South Korea (Feb. 8, 1:00 p.m. ET), the Bronze Medal Game (Feb. 10, 8:00 a.m. ET), and the Gold Medal Game (Feb. 10, 12:00 p.m. ET).
But here’s the controversial bit: Don’t expect Vic Rauter and Russ Howard’s iconic commentary on TSN. Regardless of the channel, you’ll hear either the CBC crew or the OBS team. Is this a missed opportunity for fan-favorite voices, or a smart move to streamline coverage? Let us know in the comments.
Before we dive into the full schedule, a few quick notes:
- Flexibility is key: Technical glitches, weather delays, or even a sweeping rules violation (remember those new regulations? Check out https://thecurlingnews.com/news/news/curling-sweep-cheats-on-notice-for-olympics) could shuffle the lineup.
- Commentary consistency: Whether you’re on CBC, TSN, or Sportsnet, the voices you hear will be from the CBC or OBS teams. For the full scoop, read up on the broadcasting details here: https://thecurlingnews.com/news/news/jones-mudryk-join-cbc-for-olympic-curling and https://thecurlingnews.com/news/news/olympic-curling-broadcasting-in-cortina.
Below is the full mixed doubles schedule (Feb. 4-10, all times EST):
Feb 4
- 1:00 pm • Session 1 • CAN vs CZE • CBC Gem
Feb 5
- 4:00 am • Session 2 • TBD • CBC Gem
- 8:30 am • Session 3 • CAN vs NOR • CBC Gem
- 1:00 pm • Session 4 • CAN vs ITA • CBC Gem, CBC-TV
Feb 6
- 4:00 am • Session 5 • CAN vs USA • CBC Gem
- 8:30 am • Session 3 • TBD • CBC Gem
Feb 7
- 4:00 am • Session 7 • CAN vs GBR • CBC Gem, CBC-TV
- 8:30 am • Session 8 • TBD • Sportsnet
- 1:00 pm • Session 9 • CAN vs EST • TSN
Feb 8
- 4:00 am • Session 10 • TBD • CBC Gem
- 8:30 am • Session 11 • CAN vs SWE • CBC Gem, CBC-TV, Sportsnet
- 1:00 pm • Session 12 • CAN vs KOR • CBC Gem, TSN
Feb 9
- 4:00 am • Session 13 • CAN vs SUI • CBC Gem, CBC-TV
- 12:00 pm • Semifinals • CBC Gem, CBC-TV
Feb 10
- 8:00 am • Bronze Medal Game • CBC Gem, TSN
- 12:00 pm • Gold Medal Game • CBC Gem, TSN
One last thought: Wouldn’t it be amazing if broadcasters added pre-game light shows to amp up the excitement? Sadly, they rarely do. But hey, we can dream—and cheer on our teams while we’re at it. Now, grab your snacks, set those reminders, and let the curling begin! What’s your take on the commentary situation? Should networks stick to their own teams, or mix it up for variety?
