As the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold in the stunning dual-host cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, few sports capture the tension and strategy of the Games quite like curling. For fans in North America, the stakes are particularly high when the powerhouse nation of Canada takes on the host nation, Italy.
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Italy has surged onto the curling scene following their historic mixed doubles gold in Beijing 2022, while Canada remains the sport’s spiritual home, eager to reclaim dominance atop the podium. A matchup between these two is not just a game; it is a clash of curling cultures—the passionate, roaring Italian style versus the calculated, precision-based Canadian strategy.
Whether you are cheering from a living room in Toronto or a sports bar in New York, this guide covers everything you need to know to watch Italy vs. Canada curling live from the USA and Canada.
When Do Italy and Canada Clash?
Curling tournaments at the 2026 Games are divided into three disciplines: Mixed Doubles, Men’s Team, and Women’s Team. Because curling runs daily throughout the Olympics, knowing exactly when these two nations face off is critical to setting your DVR or waking up for the live stream.
Note: Milan-Cortina is on Central European Time (CET), which is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET) and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PT).
1. Mixed Doubles: The Grudge Match
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 10:05 AM CET (Local Italy Time)
- North American Air Times:
- Eastern: 4:05 AM
- Pacific: 1:05 AM
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Men’s Team Competition
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 8:05 AM CET (Local Italy Time)
- North American Air Times:
- Eastern: 2:05 AM
- Pacific: 11:05 PM (Tuesday, Feb 17)
- The Matchup: Team Canada (skipped by Brad Gushue’s rink) faces Team Italy (skipped by Joel Retornaz). Retornaz has arguably been the hottest skip on the world tour over the last Olympic cycle, making this a potential preview of the Gold Medal game.
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Women’s Team Competition
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Time: 1:05 PM CET (Local Italy Time)
- North American Air Times:
- Eastern: 7:05 AM
- Pacific: 4:05 AM
- The Matchup: Canada’s Rachel Homan takes on Italy’s Stefania Constantini. With Italy playing on home ice at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, the crowd atmosphere for this game will be electric.
How to Watch in the USA
In the United States, NBCUniversal holds the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Winter Games. Coverage is split between traditional cable channels and their streaming powerhouse, Peacock.
1. Streaming (The Best Option)
For curling fans who want to ensure they see every stone thrown in the Italy vs. Canada matches, streaming is the only guaranteed method.
- Peacock:
- What it offers: Peacock is the comprehensive hub for the 2026 Games. It livestreams every single event of the Olympics, including all curling draws that aren’t shown on TV.
- Cost: You need a Peacock Premium subscription, which currently costs approximately $10.99/month.
- Features: Replays are available immediately after the event concludes. If you miss the 2:05 AM ET start time for the Men’s game, you can wake up and watch the full match on-demand without spoilers.
- How to Access: Download the Peacock app on Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or smart TVs, or watch via web browser at PeacockTV.com.
- NBCOlympics.com & NBC Sports App:
- If you have a cable subscription (Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, etc.), you can authenticate (log in) on the NBC Sports website or app to watch the live feeds at no extra cost.
TV Broadcast Channels
While Peacock streams everything, TV coverage is curated. Curling often gets significant airtime, but it may be joined in progress or tape-delayed.
- USA Network: This is the primary home for “round-the-clock” Olympic coverage. Significant matchups involving North American teams, like Canada vs. Italy, are likely to be shown here, often live during the overnight hours or re-aired during the day.
- CNBC: Often used for overflow coverage during the business day, mostly featuring curling and hockey.
- NBC (Main Network): Reserved for “Primetime” coverage (8:00 PM ET). They rarely show full curling matches live but will show highlights and condensed storytelling of the Italy vs. Canada games during the evening broadcast.
How to Watch in Canada
In Canada, the Olympics are a massive cultural event, and the coverage reflects that. CBC/Radio-Canada is the official rights holder, but they sub-license games to partner networks to ensure maximum coverage.
Streaming (Free & Paid Options)
Canada offers one of the most accessible viewing experiences in the world for the Olympics.
- CBC Gem (Free):
- The Deal: CBC Gem streams the main broadcast network’s coverage for free. You simply need to sign up for a free account.
- The Catch: While you get the main feed, you might not get every single “Sheet” of curling if multiple games are happening at once.
- CBC Sports App / CBCSports.ca: This is the hidden gem for hardcore fans. They typically offer dedicated feeds for every sheet. This means if Canada is playing Italy on “Sheet B,” you can select that specific stream and watch uninterrupted, often without commentary (just the raw sounds of the arena).
- TSN & Sportsnet Apps:
- If you are a subscriber to TSN or Sportsnet via cable or their direct-to-consumer streaming services (TSN+, Sportsnet+), you can watch the curling matches they are broadcasting live on your mobile device or smart TV.
TV Broadcast Channels
- CBC (Main Network):
- Expect Canada vs. Italy to be a priority broadcast. If a Canadian team is on the ice, especially against the host nation, it will almost certainly be the main feature on CBC TV live.
- Morning Show: Because of the time difference (morning games in Italy are overnight/early morning in Canada), coverage often starts with “Olympic Morning” shows that will feature these games live.
- TSN (The Sports Network) & Sportsnet:
- Because CBC partners with Bell (TSN) and Rogers (Sportsnet), curling often shifts to these channels when CBC is showing hockey or figure skating. Check your local listings daily.
