Olympic Mixed Doubles Curling: Canada Faces Czechia in Opening Match
Jocelyn Peterman, a key player in mixed doubles curling, will miss the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final this Sunday in Mississauga, Ontario. Her absence is due to her preparation for the Winter Olympics. Peterman and her partner, Brent Gallant, will represent Canada in the opening match against Czechia at Milano Cortina 2026.
Olympic Mixed Doubles Curling: Canada vs. Czechia
On Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. ET (10:05 a.m. PT), Peterman and Gallant will take on Czechia’s Julie Zelingrová and Vít Chabičovský. This match marks the beginning of the mixed doubles curling competition.
Important Tournament Details
- Event Dates: February 4-10, 2026
- First Draw: Two days before the opening ceremony
- Coverage: CBC Gem, Sportsnet+
Peterman and Gallant secured their place in the Olympics by defeating Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher 8-7 in the trials final held in January 2025. They have a strong background, participating in three world mixed doubles championships and earning silver in 2019.
Upcoming Schedule for Gallant
In addition to mixed doubles, Brent Gallant will also compete in the Olympic men’s curling event with Team Brad Jacobs. After Milano Cortina, the team will head to St. John’s, Newfoundland for the Brier.
A History of Mixed Doubles Competition
This event will be the third Olympic mixed doubles competition. In 2018, Team Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris captured gold. However, in 2022, Homan and Morris did not advance past the playoffs.
Peterman and Gallant started their partnership at the Canadian mixed doubles championship in 2016, which also led to their personal relationship. Gallant reflected, “Without mixed doubles being in the Olympics, we probably wouldn’t be together today.”
Competitor Overview
Italy’s Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner enter as favorites, having won the 2022 Olympic gold and the 2023 world championship title. Also in contention are Great Britain’s Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat, silver medallists from last year’s world championship, along with several other strong teams.
| Team | Notes |
|---|---|
| Italy | Defending Olympic gold medallists; World champions in 2023 |
| Great Britain | Silver medallists at the 2023 world championship |
| Norway | 2022 Olympic silver medallists |
| USA | 2023 world champions Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin |
As the competition progresses, fans can stay updated with scores, standings, and schedules on Filmogaz.com.
