The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is one of the most prestigious events in Canadian women’s curling. The event features the top women’s curling teams from across the country competing for the national championship and the opportunity to represent Canada at the World Women’s Curling Championship.
The 2023 edition of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is scheduled to take place from February 18 to 26 at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ontario. The event promises to be a thrilling and exciting showcase of the best female curlers in Canada.
When is the 2023 Scotties?
This tournament begins on Friday, Feb. 17 and is going to run until Sunday, Feb. 26.
Pool play will be from the 17th to the 23rd. The playoff and page playoffs are taking place on the 24th and 25th before the semifinals and final wrap up the action on the 26th.
What channel is the 2023 Scotties on?
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be broadcast on TSN with live streaming available on TSN.ca and in the TSN app.
Longtime curling announcer Vic Rauter is set to be in the booth, splitting play-by-play duties with Bryan Mudryk. Cathy Gauthier, Joanne Courtney and Russ Howard join the team as analysts.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Channel |
| Friday, Feb. 17 | 9 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 |
| Saturday, Feb. 18 | 4 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/4 |
| 9 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/4/5 | |
| Sunday, Feb. 19 | 11:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN2 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN2 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1 | |
| Monday, Feb. 20 | 11:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN1 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 | |
| Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 11:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3/5 | |
| Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 11:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN1 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 | |
| Thursday, Feb. 23 | 11:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN1 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 | |
| Friday, Feb. 24 | 11:30 a.m. | Tiebreaker | TSN1 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Playoff 1 | TSN1 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Playoff 2 | TSN1 | |
| Saturday, Feb. 25 | 4:30 p.m. | Page Playoff | TSN1/3/4 |
| 9 p.m. | Page Playoff | TSN1 | |
| Sunday, Feb. 26 | 3 p.m. | Semifinal | TSN1 |
| 9 p.m. | Final | TSN1/3/4/5 |
Where is the 2023 Scotties taking place?
The 42nd edition of the tournament is being played at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops, B.C.
This is the first time that Kamloops is hosting the Scotties and the first time the tournament is in British Columbia since 2018 when it was held in Penticton.
What is the purse for the 2023 Scotties?
The 18 teams are competing for a combined purse of $300,000.
Here is the breakdown of prize money for the event:
1st: $100,000
2nd: $60,000
3rd: $40,000
Championship Pool (4th-8th): $15,000
Non-Championship Pool (9th-18th): $2,500
In addition to $100,000, the winner of the 2023 Scotties will represent Canada at the 2023 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship. That tournament will be played in mid-March and Sandviken, Sweden will host the event.
In addition to the top-notch curling, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is also known for its lively and passionate fans. The K-Rock Centre is sure to be packed with enthusiastic supporters from across the country, all cheering on their favourite teams.
Overall, the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts promises to be an exciting and unforgettable event for curling fans and athletes alike. Whether you’re a die-hard curling fan or simply looking for some top-quality sports action, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is not to be missed.
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