The 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is set to start on Friday night with the best curling teams in Canada gathering for the 10-day tournament.
The competition heads back to Alberta for the second-straight year, this time in Lethbridge. It is the first time ever the city has hosted the tournament.
In 2021, Brendan Bottcher and Team Alberta defeated Kevin Koe and Team Wild Card 2 in the finals to win the tournament. It was the fourth consecutive finals that Bottcher's team appeared in, falling in the previous three to Brad Gushue twice and once to Koe.
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Here is everything you need to know about the location and time of the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier.
Where is the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier taking place?
The tournament will be hosted at the ENMAX Centre in Lethbridge, Alta.
It is home to the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League and also hosts concerts, basketball games, multicultural events and figure skating competitions as well.
Where have past Briers taken place?
The 2022 bonspiel is taking place in Alberta for the second consecutive year. It's the first time since 1990-91 that the Brier is hosted by the same province in back-to-back years.
Here's a look at where the past 10 tournaments have been hosted at.
- 2021: Markin MacPhail Centre, Edmonton, Alta.
- 2020: Leon's Centre, Kingston, Ont.
- 2019: Westoba Place, Brandon, Man.
- 2018: Brandt Centre, Regina, Sask.
- 2017: Mile One Centre, St. John, N.L.
- 2016: TD Place Arena, Ottawa, Ont.
- 2015: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alta.
- 2014: Interior Savings Centre, Kamloops, B.C.
- 2013: Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alta.
- 2012: Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon, Sask.
When is the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier?
This year's tournament begins Friday, March 4, with the final set to wrap up the competition on Sunday, March 13 at 8 p.m. ET.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Network |
| Friday, March 4, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 (JIP TSN5) |
| Saturday, March 5, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 |
| Saturday, March 5, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN1/3 |
| Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 10:30 a.m | Pool Play | TSN 1/3 |
| Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 (JIP TSN 4) |
| Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/4 (JIP TSN 3) |
| Monday, March 7, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/3 |
| Monday, March 7, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/3 |
| Monday, March 7, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/3 |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/3 |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 (JIP TSN 3/4/5) |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/3 |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 |
| Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1/3 |
| Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 |
| Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Pool Play | TSN 1 (JIP TSN 3/5) |
| Friday, March 11, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Tiebreaker | TSN 1 |
| Friday, March 11, 2022 | 2:30 p.m. | Playoff 1 | TSN 1 |
| Friday, March 11, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Playoff 2 | TSN 1/4 |
| Saturday, March 12, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. | Page Playoff | TSN 1 |
| Saturday, March 12, 2022 | 8:30 p.m. | Page Playoff | TSN 1/5 |
| Sunday, March 13, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. | Semifinal | TSN 1 |
| Sunday, March 13, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. | Final | TSN 1/4 |
Can fans attend the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier?
Fans are allowed back at the Brier after last year's tournament did not have them due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Province of Alberta lifted all capacity limits for large facilities and entertainment venues on March 1, meaning 100% capacity will be allowed at the ENMAX Centre.
What channel is the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier on in Canada?
The Brier will be broadcast on TSN, and RDS in French with live streaming available on TSN Direct, TSN.ca, the TSN app. Fans in the United States can watch the tournament on ESPN3.
The voice of Canadian curling Vic Rauter and Bryan Mudryk will have the call, on-site in Lethbridge, Alta. They'll be joined by three-time Scotties champion Cathy Gauthier and 2006 Olympic gold medalist, multi-time Brier winner and men's world curling champion Russ Howard.
What is the purse for the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier?
With 18 teams competing in 2022, the amounts awarded decreased slightly (down $5,000 each for first, second and third) to accommodate the extra teams.
Here's the breakdown for 2022:
Total purse: $300,000
1st: $100,000
2nd: $60,000
3rd: $40,000
Championship Pool (4th-8th): $15,000
Non-Championship Pool (9th-18th): $2,500
The winner of the 2022 Brier will represent Canada at the 2022 LGT World Men’s Curling Championship in Las Vegas which is scheduled for April 2-10.
