In just a few weeks Mississauga will be welcoming the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre, attracting thousands of curling fans from around the country.
January 13, 2026
Courtesy of Curling Canada
Eighteen of Canada’s top women’s curling teams will compete in the 10-day Scotties tournament in Mississauga. Fourteen provincial/territorial champions (Curling Canada Member Associations), and four teams that qualified through the Canadian Team Ranking System will participate in the round-robin tournament, with the top teams advancing to the playoffs. The teams are split into two groups of nine, with each team playing eight round-robin games.
The winning team will be the national champion and will go on to represent Canada at the BKT World Women’s Curling Championship from March 14 to 22 in Calgary and will also return to next year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada.
For the full field and the complete schedule, visit curling.ca.
Courtesy of Curling Canada
Event details
What
2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Women’s Canadian Championship
Where
Paramount Fine Foods Centre
5500 Rose Cherry Pl.,
Mississauga, ON
When
Friday, January 23 to Sunday, February 1, 2026. Check the draw schedule at curling.ca/2026scotties/draw to see all of the game times.
The championship final is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Final days to get tickets
While many tickets have been sold, single-day tickets and packages are still available. Ticket options include single-draw tickets, family packages and group seating.Get your tickets soon at curling.ca/tickets or at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre box office during regular hours (Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). For ticket information, please call 905-305-6000 or email ticket.operations@mississauga.ca. Tickets are subject to standard facility and ticket service fees. All ticket sales are final.
The Patch
Mississauga’s inaugural Patch at the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is set to rock with The Trews, one of Canada’s most celebrated rock bands, headlining opening night on January 23 at The Patch in Rink 2 (Paramount Fine Foods Centre). Presented by Montana’s BBQ & Bar and Access Storage, the free concert begins around 10:30 p.m. ET, following the opening night draw. Doors open at 5 p.m., with admission for fans 19+ on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to catch the action and experience The Trews live at The Patch!
Travelling to the venue
PFFC has ample parking for visitors, including several accessible parking spots, and transit options are available for guests with disabilities.
Where possible, visitors are encouraged to carpool, take taxis/rideshares or consider taking MiWay, Mississauga’s transit system. For those taking MiWay, there are several bus routes that stop near the PFFC. Visit miway.ca for schedules and details.
Increased traffic is expected during the tournament, so please allow for extra travel time.
Mississauga welcomes curling fans from across the nation
Mississauga is set to welcome thousands of fans and visitors to the city. Beyond the tournament, fans and visitors can expect warm hospitality and lots to see and do in Mississauga, including other sporting events like APIK at Celebration Square, performances at the Living Arts Centre and Meadowvale Theatre, diverse dining and shopping and family‑friendly attractions.
Courtesy of Curling Canada
Mississauga gains sweeping momentum as sports tourism destination
Mississauga has welcomed several high-profile sports events to the city, just recently it welcomed the CPKC Women’s Open in August 2025 and will be hosting the Sport Event Congress (SEC) in March, Cheer Canada National Championship in April and many more sports and festivals coming to Mississauga this year.
The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is set to be one of Mississauga’s largest sporting events. The tournament is expected to generate more than $6 million for the local economy, more than 2,500 hotel room bookings and increased business for restaurants, retailers, and other local services.
Hosting the Scotties tournament showcases Mississauga’s vibrant community spirit and world‑class sporting venues, positioning the city as a premier destination for major events and showcasing its appeal to visitors from across Canada.
Courtesy of Curling Canada
Curling has been a cherished winter sport in Canada and Mississauga for decades. The Dixie Curling Club has been a staple of the city since 1956.
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate one of the country’s premier curling events and enjoy the excitement and community spirit it brings.
For updates and information, visit curling.ca or follow @VisitMississauga on social media.
Members of the media
Members of the media interested in covering the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga can contact media@curling.ca for interview opportunities, photo ops and scheduled media activities.
About Visit Mississauga
Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and co-ordinating large-scale events within the city. To learn more about Visit Mississauga, or check out other exciting events coming to Mississauga, go to visitmississauga.ca.
