Where is the 2023 Brier? Location, venue for Canadian men's curling championship

After a two-year stint out in Alberta, the Tim Hortons Brier makes its way back to Ontario in 2023. 

The Canadians men's curling championship returns to the province for this year's edition of the Brier. The teams competing are eyeing not just a large cash prize, but the chance to represent Canada at the 2023 World Men's Curling Championship.  

Brad Gushue's crew are the defending champions from 2022, so they are Team Canada at the competition. Gushue has won four previous Briers, collecting victories in 2017, 2018 and 2020, as well as last year. 

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The Sporting News has you covered on the location and venue of the 2023 Brier. 

Where is the 2023 Brier taking place?

The 42nd edition of the tournament is being played at the Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont. The arena is the home of the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights and the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada. 

The facility has hosted multiple concerts, Broadway shows and other sporting events through the years, such as the World Figure Skating Championships. It was previously known as the John Labatt Centre until 2012. 

This was the third time that London has hosted the Brier, previously holding the event in 1874 and 2011. 

When is the 2023 Briers?

This tournament starts on Friday, March 3, and runs until Sunday, March 12. 

Pool play is from March 3-9. The playoff and page playoffs take place on March 10-11 before the semifinals and final wrap up the action on March 12.

What channel is the 2023 Briers on?

The Briers will air 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 and Russ Howard join the team as analysts. 

2023 Brier odds

Entering the tournament, Gushue's Team Canada is the favorite to win the Brier yet again, according to Sports Interaction. The team is +149 to win it all ahead of the competition.  

Here were the pre-tournament odds for all of the teams.