The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts , Canada's national women's curling championship, was held from January 23 to February 1 at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga , Ontario .[ 1] [ 2] The winning Kerri Einarson team will represent Canada at the 2026 World Women's Curling Championship at the Markin MacPhail Centre at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary , Alberta .[ 3]
Defending champion Rachel Homan decided to withdraw from the event due to qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics . As a result, Kerri Einarson , who finished as runner-up in the 2025 tournament, became Team Canada for the event.[ 4]
This was the first Canadian women's curling championship to be held in the Greater Toronto Area .[ 5]
Teams
A total of eighteen teams qualified for the 2026 Scotties. The fourteen Canadian curling member associations held playdowns to determine who would represent their province or territory. Team Canada is represented by Team Kerri Einarson , who replaces Team Rachel Homan following their victory at the 2025 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials .[ 4]
In a continuation of the 2025 qualifying format, the final three teams in the field pre-qualified for the 2026 Scotties based on their 2024–25 Canadian Team Ranking Standings , which meant they bypassed the provincial qualifiers. These spots initially went to Teams Kerri Einarson , Kayla Skrlik and Christina Black .[ 6] However, with Team Einarson becoming Team Canada, the third CTRS spot was instead given to the highest ranked non-qualified team following the completion of all provincial and territorial championships, Team Kaitlyn Lawes .[ 4] [ 7]
The teams are listed as follows:[ 8] [ 9]
Canada [ 4]
Alberta (Sturmay) [ 10]
British Columbia[ 11]
Gimli CC, Gimli
Skip: Kerri Einarson
Third: Val Sweeting
Second: Shannon Birchard
Lead: Karlee Burgess [ a]
Alternate: Krysten Karwacki [ a]
Saville Community SC , Edmonton
Skip: Selena Sturmay
Third: Danielle Schmiemann
Second: Dezaray Hawes
Lead: Paige Papley
Victoria CC , Victoria
Skip: Taylor Reese-Hansen
Third: Megan McGillivray
Second: Kim Bonneau
Lead: Julianna MacKenzie
Manitoba (Peterson)[ 12]
New Brunswick[ 13]
Newfoundland and Labrador [ 14]
Assiniboine Memorial CC , Winnipeg
Skip: Kelsey Calvert [ b]
Third: Beth Peterson [ b]
Second: Katherine Remillard
Lead: Melissa Gordon-Kurz
Capital WC, Fredericton
Skip: Mélodie Forsythe
Third: Rebecca Watson
Second: Carly Smith
Lead: Jenna Campbell
St. John's CC , St. John's
Skip: Mackenzie Mitchell
Third: Jessica Wiseman
Second: Kristina Adams
Lead: Stacie Curtis
Northern Ontario[ 15]
Nova Scotia (Stevens) [ 16]
Ontario [ 17]
Fort William CC , Thunder Bay
Skip: Krista Scharf
Third: Ashley Sippala
Second: Kendra Lilly
Lead: Sarah Potts [ c]
Alternate: Bella McCarville [ c]
Halifax CC , Halifax
Skip: Taylour Stevens
Third: Maria Fitzgerald
Second: Alison Umlah
Lead: Cate Fitzgerald
Whitby CC, Whitby
Skip: Hailey Armstrong
Third: Grace Lloyd
Second: Michaela Robert
Lead: Rachel Steele
Alternate: Lori Eddy
Prince Edward Island [ 18]
Quebec[ 19]
Saskatchewan[ 20]
Summerside CC, Summerside
Skip: Amanda Power
Third: Veronica Mayne
Second: Emily Best
Lead: Sabrina Smith
CC Kénogami, Jonquière
Skip: Jolianne Fortin
Third: Emy Lafrance
Second: Megan Lafrance
Lead: Mégane Fortin
Highland CC , Regina
Skip: Jolene Campbell
Third: Robyn Silvernagle
Second: Rachel Big Eagle
Lead: Dayna Demmans
Alternate: Callan Hamon
Northwest Territories[ 21]
Nunavut[ 22]
Yukon [ 23]
Yellowknife CC, Yellowknife
Skip: Nicky Kaufman
Third: Megan Koehler [ d]
Second: Sydney Galusha [ d] [ e]
Lead: Ella Skauge[ d] [ e]
Alternate: Brynn Chorostkowski [ d] [ e]
Iqaluit CC, Iqaluit
Skip: Julia Weagle
Third: Sadie Pinksen
Second: Leigh Gustafson
Lead: Alison Taylor
Whitehorse CC, Whitehorse
Skip: Bayly Scoffin
Third: Raelyn Helston
Second: Patty Wallingham
Lead: Bailey Horvey
Alternate: Shelby Jensen
Alberta (Skrlik)[ 6]
Nova Scotia (Black)[ 6]
Manitoba (Lawes)[ 7]
Garrison CC, Calgary
Skip: Kayla Skrlik
Third: Margot Flemming
Second: Ashton Skrlik
Lead: Geri-Lynn Ramsay
Alternate: Crystal Rumberg
Halifax CC , Halifax
Skip: Christina Black
Third: Jill Brothers
Second: Jenn Baxter [ f]
Lead: Karlee Everist
Alternate: Marlee Powers [ f]
Heather CC , Winnipeg
Fourth: Kaitlyn Lawes [ g]
Skip: Selena Njegovan [ g]
Second: Laura Walker [ h]
Lead: Kristin Gordon
Alternate: Erin Pincott [ h]
CTRS Rankings
As of January 12, 2026
Source:[ 24]
Map of teams
Team Canada
Pre-Qualified Teams
Provincial Winners
Wild Card
Wild card selection
Originally, three pre qualified berths were allocated to the top teams in the Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) from the previous curling season. These three pre qualified teams were Team Kerri Einarson , Team Kayla Skrlik , and Team Christina Black . However due to Team Rachel Homan withdrawing from the Scotties to focus on the Olympics. Kerri Einarson became team Canada, leaving an additional pre qualified spot up for grabs. Curling Canada announced that the highest ranked Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) that did not qualify for the scotties will be given the spot following the conclusion of all provincial/territorial championships. The final berth was given to the team with the highest CTRS ranking on January 12, 2026, who did not win their provincial/territorial championship.
Round robin standings
Final Round Robin Standings [ 25] [ 26]
Key
Teams to Championship Round
Pool A Round Robin Summary Table
Pos.
Team
BC
CAN
MB–L
NT
NS–S
ON
QC
SK
YT
Record
6
British Columbia
—
8–9
4–10
9–3
10–11
3–7
8–5
5–8
11–4
3–5
2
Canada
9–8
—
4–9
13–2
9–6
7–6
8–2
10–4
13–4
7–1
1
Manitoba (Lawes)
10–4
9–4
—
7–4
8–2
11–6
11–4
9–4
9–4
8–0
7
Northwest Territories
3–9
2–13
4–7
—
4–10
5–9
7–5
5–6
10–5
2–6
3
Nova Scotia (Stevens)
11–10
6–9
2–8
10–4
—
9–7
10–7
11–3
9–2
6–2
4
Ontario
7–3
6–7
6–11
9–5
7–9
—
8–5
8–4
6–3
5–3
8
Quebec
5–8
2–8
4–11
5–7
7–10
5–8
—
7–2
10–5
2–6
5
Saskatchewan
8–5
4–10
4–9
6–5
3–11
4–8
2–7
—
10–4
3–5
9
Yukon
4–11
4–13
4–9
5–10
2–9
3–6
5–10
4–10
—
0–8
Pool B Round Robin Summary Table
Pos.
Team
AB–Sk
AB–St
MB–P
NB
NL
NO
NS–B
NU
PE
Record
5
Alberta (Skrlik)
—
5–9
4–8
9–3
10–4
4–7
7–5
9–2
10–4
5–3
3
Alberta (Sturmay)
9–5
—
5–7
12–6
11–6
15–5
6–9
10–2
12–3
6–2
1
Manitoba (Peterson)
8–4
7–5
—
13–3
7–5
9–2
7–6
10–4
8–7
8–0
7
New Brunswick
3–9
6–12
3–13
—
9–6
4–9
4–7
10–5
6–7
2–6
8
Newfoundland and Labrador
4–10
6–11
5–7
6–9
—
5–12
1–9
8–2
5–8
1–7
4
Northern Ontario
7–4
5–15
2–9
9–4
12–5
—
4–8
8–4
6–4
5–3
2
Nova Scotia (Black)
5–7
9–6
6–7
7–4
9–1
8–4
—
9–1
6–3
6–2
9
Nunavut
2–9
2–10
4–10
5–10
2–8
4–8
1–9
—
8–5
1–7
6
Prince Edward Island
4–10
3–12
7–8
7–6
8–5
4–6
3–6
5–8
—
2–6
Round robin results
All draw times are listed in Eastern Time (UTC−05:00 ).[ 27] [ 28]
Draw 1
Friday, January 23, 7:00 pm
Draw 2
Saturday, January 24, 2:00 pm
Draw 3
Saturday, January 24, 7:00 pm
Draw 4
Draw 4 action
Sunday, January 25, 9:00 am
Draw 5
Draw 5 action
Sunday, January 25, 2:00 pm
Draw 6
Sunday, January 25, 7:00 pm
Draw 7
Monday, January 26, 9:00 am
Draw 8
Monday, January 26, 2:00 pm
Draw 9
Monday, January 26, 7:00 pm
Draw 10
Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 am
Draw 11
Tuesday, January 27, 2:00 pm
Draw 12
Tuesday, January 27, 7:00 pm
Draw 13
Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 am
Draw 14
Wednesday, January 28, 2:00 pm
Draw 15
Wednesday, January 28, 7:00 pm
Draw 16
Thursday, January 29, 9:00 am
Draw 17
Thursday, January 29, 2:00 pm
Draw 18
Thursday, January 29, 7:00 pm
Championship round
Page 1/2 Qualifier
Friday, January 30, 1:00 pm
Page 3/4 Qualifier
Friday, January 30, 7:00 pm
Playoffs
1 vs. 2
Saturday, January 31, 7:00 pm
3 vs. 4
Saturday, January 31, 1:00 pm
Semifinal
Sunday, February 1, 1:00 pm
Final
Sunday, February 1, 7:00 pm
Statistics
Top 5 round robin player percentages
Round Robin Only; minimum 5 games played
Key
First All-Star Team
Second All-Star Team
Perfect games
Round robin only; minimum 10 shots thrown
Awards
The Awards for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts were as follows:
All-Star teams
The All-Star Teams were determined by a combination of media vote and playing percentages:
The Marj Mitchell Sportsmanship Award was presented to the player chosen by their fellow peers as the curler that most exemplified sportsmanship and dedication to curling during the annual Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Provincial and territorial playdowns
Source:[ 29]
Notes
^ a b Team Canada alternate Krysten Karwacki threw lead stones in the final end of Draw 7 and the final two ends of Draw 13.
^ a b c Kelsey Calvert skipped Team Manitoba (Peterson).
^ a b Team Northern Ontario alternate Bella McCarville threw lead stones in the last end of Draw 12.
^ a b c d For the final three ends of Draw 11, Team Northwest Territories alternate Brynn Chorostkowski threw lead stones, lead Ella Skauge threw second stones, second Sydney Galusha threw third stones.
^ a b c For the last three ends of Draw 13, Team Northwest Territories alternate Brynn Chorostkowski threw lead stones while lead Ella Skauge threw second stones.
^ a b Team Nova Scotia (Black) used a front-end rotation.
^ a b c Selena Njegovan skipped Team Manitoba (Lawes).
^ a b Team Manitoba (Lawes) alternate Erin Pincott threw second stones in the last end of Draws 3 and 7.
^ Team Julia Weagle was the only team to enter the Nunavut Territorial playdowns.
^ Team Bayly Scoffin was the only team to enter the Yukon Territorial playdowns.
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External links
Diamond D Championship
Curling Association Championship
Macdonald Lassies Championship
Curling Association Championship
Scott Tournament of Hearts
Scotties Tournament of Hearts