Grand Slam of Curling announces dates, locations for 2021-22 season

The 2021-22 Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling schedule is now set in stone.

The series revealed Thursday the dates and locations for its five world-class events featuring the best men’s and women’s teams from around the globe.

It all begins with the Masters on Oct. 19-24 at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ont.

From there it’s westward for the Boost National on Nov. 2-7 at the Chestermere Recreation Arena in Chestermere, Alta.

After a flip of the calendar to 2022, the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling returns to Encana Arena in Camrose, Alta., for the Meridian Open. Camrose hosted the major tournament once previously in 2018, and it’s a must-see event as a final tuneup leading into the Winter Olympic Games.

Ryerson’s Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto will host the Princess Auto Players’ Championship on April 12-17. It’ll be the eighth time since 2013 the historic venue, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens, holds the prestigious fourth and final major of the season.

The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season concludes with the KIOTI Tractor Champions Cup on May 3-8 at the Olds Sportsplex in Olds, Alta.

More details including broadcast schedules will be announced closer to the event dates.