As the curling season winds down, several teams are reshaping their rosters in preparation for the next Olympic cycle. Announcements include retirements, splits, and new formations across Canadian and international squads. These updates reflect a period of transition in the sport.
The curling community is entering a phase of renewal, with teams adjusting lineups ahead of the 2026-27 season and the upcoming Olympic cycle. Published on February 24, 2026, a comprehensive tracker highlights recent developments from various squads.
On February 23, Team Cameron revealed plans to part ways at season's end. The 2025-26 lineup featured skip Kate Cameron, Briane Harris, Taylor McDonald, and Mackenzie Elias. Cameron had returned to skipping in 2023 and earned bronze at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts that year, while Harris joined from Kerri Einarson's team this season.
Earlier, on February 17, Team Ackerman announced its 2026-27 roster: skip Skylar Ackerman, Robyn Silvernagle, Rachel Big Eagle, and Mary Little. This follows skip Jolene Campbell's retirement from women's curling, prompting Silvernagle and Big Eagle to join Ackerman, who had skipped Saskatchewan at the 2024 Scotties before focusing on education.
Team Campbell, the reigning Saskatchewan champions with Jolene Campbell, Robyn Silvernagle, Rachel Big Eagle, and Dayna Demmans, confirmed its split on February 15 due to Campbell's retirement.
Other notable updates include Team Armstrong's core—Grace Lloyd, Michaela Robert, and Rachel Steele—staying together after representing Ontario at the Scotties, as announced on February 16. In contrast, Team Epping saw the Horgan brothers depart on February 3, leaving John Epping and Ian McMillan to explore options.
Swiss Team X. Schwaller, comprising Xenia Schwaller, Selina Gafner, Fabienne Rieder, and Selina Rychiger, opted to remain intact, per a January 30 announcement. Retirements also mark the end of eras for Team Ménard—Jean-Michel Ménard, Félix Asselin, Martin Crête, and Jean-François Trépanier—on January 20, and Brad Gushue's squad, with Gushue set to retire after the season, announced September 17, 2025.
These changes underscore the sport's cyclical nature, as teams rebuild for future competitions like the Olympics.
