The BKT Tires World Men’s Curling Championship is set to begin this Saturday in Moose Jaw, bringing together 13 top teams from around the globe. With a coveted world title and a spot in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano Cortina at stake, the competition promises high-intensity action and gripping matchups.
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Team Canada’s Campaign
Canada, led by Brad Jacobs of Calgary’s Glencoe rink, will compete in 12 preliminary round games over seven days. Ranked 8th in the World Curling Rankings, Jacobs is making his second World Championship appearance as a skip. His previous outing in 2013 saw him claim silver.
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The Canadian team kicks off their campaign with three matches over the weekend, including a challenging contest against Germany’s Marc Muskatewitz. A must-watch showdown will be their Monday clash with Team Scotland, featuring world No. 1 Bruce Mouat and his Gogar Park Curling Club squad.
How to Watch the 2025 Men’s World Curling Championship Live
For curling fans worldwide, there are multiple ways to catch all the action live:
- International Streaming: The entire championship will be available for live streaming on The Curling Channel or the Curling World . A subscription is required, and passes can be purchased on the official website.
- Canada Broadcast: Canadian viewers can watch all the matches live on The Sports Network (TSN) or alternative way to catch every team Canada’s game on the Curling World
Tournament Highlights & Key Matchups
- Bruce Mouat (Scotland): Ranked No. 1 in the world, Mouat has dominated the Grand Slam of Curling this season, winning three out of four events. He aims to surpass his 2018 bronze medal finish at the Worlds.
- Niklas Edin (Sweden): The reigning Olympic and World Champion, Edin, leads a formidable Swedish squad set to face Canada on Tuesday morning.
- Yannick Schwaller (Switzerland): Holding the fourth rank globally, Switzerland will provide a strong test for Canada in a Thursday evening showdown.
- USA Rivalry Match: Canada will conclude their round-robin play against Team USA on Friday, a game expected to be fiercely contested.
World Men’s Curling Championship 2024 Schedule
Team Canada Matches:
- Saturday, March 29
- 2:00 PM – Canada vs. Japan (Yamaguchi)
- 7:00 PM – Canada vs. Germany (Muskatewitz)
- Sunday, March 30
- 2:00 PM – Canada vs. South Korea (Kim)
- Monday, March 31
- 2:00 PM – Canada vs. Scotland (Mouat)
- Tuesday, April 1
- 9:00 AM – Canada vs. Sweden (Edin)
- 7:00 PM – Canada vs. Italy (Retornaz)
- Wednesday, April 2
- 9:00 AM – Canada vs. Norway (Ramsfjell)
- 7:00 PM – Canada vs. Czech Republic (Klima)
- Thursday, April 3
- 9:00 AM – Canada vs. China (Xu)
- 7:00 PM – Canada vs. Switzerland (Schwaller)
- Friday, April 4
- 2:00 PM – Canada vs. Austria (Genner)
- 7:00 PM – Canada vs. USA (Dropkin)
Playoff Schedule
- Saturday, April 5
- 9:00 AM – Qualification Games (3rd vs. 6th & 4th vs. 5th)
- 3:00 PM – Semifinals (Top 2 seeds vs. qualification winners)
- Sunday, April 6
- 9:00 AM – Bronze Medal Game
- 3:00 PM – Gold Medal Game
Meet Team Canada
- Skip: Brad Jacobs
- Third: Marc Kennedy
- Second: Brett Gallant
- Lead: Ben Hebert
- Alternate: Tyler Tardi
- Coaches: Paul Webster (Team Coach), Jeff Stoughton (National Coach)
After securing the Brier championship in their debut season together, Team Canada will look to make their mark on home ice. With seasoned veterans like Kennedy and Hebert, along with the highly skilled Gallant, they aim to improve on Jacobs’ 2013 silver finish.
