Canada’s best curlers are back on the ice in Calgary for one of the most exciting events of the curling season — the 2025 PointsBet Invitational. The annual competition, taking place at the WinSport Event Centre, runs through Sunday, October 5, and features many of the country’s top teams who are also gearing up for the 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials. Those Trials will determine the men’s and women’s teams that will represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
This year’s PointsBet Invitational is more than just a national showdown — it’s a critical test event for teams chasing Olympic glory. The atmosphere in Calgary is electric as familiar names like Brad Gushue, Rachel Homan, Kerri Einarson, and Matt Dunstone take the ice, while several promising young teams look to make their mark on the national stage.
What Makes the PointsBet Invitational Special
The PointsBet Invitational is one of the most competitive and high-stakes curling tournaments in Canada. With a $300,000 total prize purse, it attracts elite-level talent from coast to coast. This season, the field includes:
- Seven men’s and seven women’s teams already qualified for the 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials.
- Three additional teams per gender, made up of:
- The top CTRS (Canadian Team Ranking System) team not yet qualified.
- The highest-ranked NextGen Under-27 team.
- The 2025 New Holland Canadian Under-20 champions.
All eyes are also on Team Brad Gushue, the four-time Brier champion from St. John’s, N.L., who recently announced that this will be his final season in competitive curling. The 2025 PointsBet Invitational marks one of his last major appearances before retirement, adding even more emotion and anticipation to the men’s draw.
Full Event Schedule (Mountain Time)
- Start Date: Wednesday, October 1
- Opening Draws: 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
- Round-Robin Play: Continues Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Championship Sunday (October 5):
- Women’s Final – 11:00 a.m.
- Men’s Final – 4:00 p.m.
Each draw promises fierce matchups as teams battle for top placement within their pools and a spot in the championship finals.
Women’s Division Breakdown
Pool A
- Team Rachel Homan (Ottawa)
- Team Christina Black (Halifax)
- Team Kaitlyn Lawes (Winnipeg)
- Team Beth Peterson (Winnipeg) — CTRS qualifier
- Team Myla Plett (Edmonton) — U-20 champion
Pool B
- Team Kerri Einarson (Gimli, Man.)
- Team Kayla Skrlik (Calgary)
- Team Corryn Brown (Kamloops, B.C.)
- Team Kate Cameron (Winnipeg)
- Team Selena Sturmay (Edmonton) — NextGen qualifier
The women’s field has delivered standout performances, particularly from Team Rachel Homan, who remains undefeated and has already secured a spot in Sunday’s women’s final. Homan’s rink, which includes Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew, and Sarah Wilkes, dominated Team Myla Plett 12–4, shooting a collective 90 percent. They’ll face Team Corryn Brown of Kamloops in what promises to be a thrilling final showdown.
Men’s Division Breakdown
Pool A
- Team Brad Jacobs (Calgary)
- Team Brad Gushue (St. John’s, N.L.)
- Team John Epping (Sudbury, Ont.)
- Team Kevin Koe (Calgary)
- Team Calan MacIsaac (Truro, N.S.) — U-20 champion
Pool B
- Team Matt Dunstone (Winnipeg)
- Team Mike McEwen (Saskatoon)
- Team Rylan Kleiter (Saskatoon)
- Team Jordon McDonald (Winnipeg) — CTRS qualifier
- Team Sam Mooibroek (Whitby, Ont.) — NextGen qualifier
The men’s competition has been just as heated. Matt Dunstone and Mike McEwen are both off to strong starts, each holding a 2–0 record in early play. Dunstone edged Sam Mooibroek 9–6, while McEwen downed Jordon McDonald 8–4 in Draw 4. Meanwhile, Brad Jacobs rebounded with a dominant 12–0 victory over Calan MacIsaac after a narrow opening loss.
With Olympic Trials implications looming, every shot carries extra weight — and Gushue’s farewell tour has only intensified fan interest.
How to Watch PointsBet Invitational on TSN Anywhere
All games from the 2025 PointsBet Invitational are available live across TSN and TSN+.
In Canada:
- Watch live on TSN 1, TSN 3, or TSN 5 (check regional schedules).
- Stream every match live on TSN.ca or via the TSN app with a valid TV or TSN+ subscription.
Outside Canada or Traveling?
If TSN is unavailable in your region, you can still tune in by using a VPN:
- Connect to a Canadian server (e.g., Toronto or Vancouver).
- Visit TSN.ca/live or open the TSN+ app.
- Log in to your TSN account and enjoy live curling from anywhere in the world.
