Curling Alberta is thrilled to welcome the 2028 Montana’s Brier to Red Deer, as announced today by Curling Canada.
The Canadian men’s curling championship will be held February 25 to March 5, 2028, at the Marchant Crane Centrium, marking the return of the Brier to Red Deer for the first time since 1994.
Red Deer has a long-standing tradition of hosting premier curling events and is no stranger to welcoming the sport’s biggest competitions. Since hosting the 1994 Brier, the city has also welcomed the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2004 and 2012, with Alberta’s Heather Nedohin capturing the national championship in the latter.
The Marchant Crane Centrium has built a reputation as one of Alberta’s leading venues for major sporting events and will once again take centre stage when the nation’s top men’s teams compete for a Canadian championship and the opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage.
Alberta has hosted the Brier 16 times since the championship began in 1927, most recently in Lethbridge in 2022. The province continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver first-class curling events through strong community support, dedicated volunteers, and passionate fans.
“It’s been too long since Red Deer has hosted a Brier, so there will be no shortage of energy and enthusiasm in a city that truly loves curling,” said Jill Groves, Executive Director of Curling Alberta. “The support from the local community, combined with a volunteer base that is already working hard, will make this a Montana’s Brier that will be remembered as one of the best in the event’s history.”
The winning team at the 2028 Montana’s Brier will earn the right to wear the Maple Leaf at the 2028 World Men’s Curling Championship and will return the following season as Team Canada at the 2029 Montana’s Brier.
The Marchant Crane Centrium, home of the Western Hockey League’s Red Deer Rebels, can accommodate approximately 7,000 fans and provides an ideal setting for one of Canada’s premier sporting events.
Ticket packages, volunteer opportunities, and event information will be released in the coming months. Curling Alberta encourages fans across the province and beyond to start planning their trip to Central Alberta and be part of what promises to be an unforgettable championship.
The Brier has been contested in 31 cities across Canada, and Alberta leads all provinces with 31 championship titles, a testament to the province’s rich curling tradition and continued excellence on the national stage.
To view Curling Canada’s Annoucement, please click HERE