Red Deer to host major curling championship in 2028

Ryan and E.J. Harnden of Team Manitoba-Dunstone sweep the stone just thrown by skip Matt Dunstone during Page 1 vs. 2 qualifiers at the Montana's Brier Canadian men's curling championship, in St. John's, N.L., on Friday, March 6, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly

Red Deer is hosting the most prestigious men’s curling championship in 2028.

The Montana’s Brier will be held at the Marchant Crane Centrium between Feb. 25 and March 5.

“This is a great day for curling and for Red Deer,” Curling Canada CEO Nolan Thiessen said. “The Red Deer committee submitted a tremendous bid, and I know the Organizing Committee will be working extremely hard over the next 15 months in preparation to welcome one of the most iconic men’s championships in Canadian sport and show their city off at its best.”

The Brier last took place in Red Deer in 1994. Since then, the Marchant Crane Centrium hosted the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2004 and 2012.

“Hosting the 2028 Montana’s Brier is another example of Alberta’s growing reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events,” Alberta Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko said. “These events bring significant economic benefits to our communities, support jobs and local businesses, and create opportunities to showcase Alberta.”

The arena, which will also host the World Juniors this winter, has a capacity of around 7,000.

Saskatoon will hold the 2027 edition of the championship.