International Curling Stars Headline 2026 Shorty Jenkins
September 3, 2026Cornwall Ontario – The draw for the 2026 AMJ Shorty Jenkins Classic has been released, and the field coming to Cornwall this September 16 to 20 is nothing short of spectacular.
The Shorty Jenkins brings together 38 teams – 20 men’s and 18 women’s – to the Cornwall Curling Centre on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. The teams – from across Canada and around the world – will be competing for a combined prize purse of over $100,000 at the annual World Curling Tour event. Cogeco will broadcast matches live, with featured games on YourTV at 2pm and 8pm daily.
Defending Champions Return – and the Competition is Fierce
Switzerland’s Xenia Schwaller arrives as the heavy favourite in the women’s field. The reigning 2026 World Women’s Champion and 2025 Shorty Jenkins Classic champion, Schwaller’s team is one of the most dominant women’s rinks in the world right now – and Cornwall fans will get the chance to watch her defend her Shorty title with a strong field chasing.
Standing in her way is Canada’s own Kerri Einarson – five-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion and one of the most decorated women’s curlers in Canadian history. Einarson will look to claim her first Shorty title in front of the Cornwall Curling Centre crowd.
Also watch for Italy’s Giulia Zardini Lacedelli, Switzerland’s Alina Patz, Canadians Christina Black, Kayla Skrlik and Kayla MacMillan adding strong competitive flavour to a women’s draw that is as competitive as any in the world.
A New Era Begins on the Men’s Side
John Epping returns to Cornwall as the defending Shorty Jenkins champion, bringing a new but experienced squad to the ice where he claimed victory just twelve months ago. The Sudbury-based team are a perennial contender and will be among the favourites once again.
The most anticipated new entry may be Team Hardie – the newly formed rink led by Scottish world champion Grant Hardie. A two-time World Men’s Champion (2023, 2025) and twelve-time Grand Slam winner, Hardie is one of the most accomplished players in the game, and his move to his own team marks one of the most talked-about lineup changes heading into the 2026–27 season.
From the international stage, Italy’s Joël Retornaz and USA’s Daniel Casper add serious global credentials to a men’s field that spans four nations and includes some of the sharpest teams on the World Curling Tour.
Get Your Tickets and Catch the Action Live
Tickets for the 2026 AMJ Shorty Jenkins Classic are available now online, as well as at the door of the Cornwall Curling Centre during the event.
About the AMJ Shorty Jenkins Classic
The AMJ Shorty Jenkins Classic is a World Curling Tour Tier 1 event and one of the premier bonspiels in Canada. Hosted by the Cornwall Curling Centre, the event draws elite teams from across North America, Europe and Asia each September. The 2026 edition features 18 draws across four days of pool play (Wednesday to Saturday), with playoffs concluding on Sunday, September 20th.
Broadcast matches air live on YourTV through Cogeco Ontario. Livestreams are also available free on YouTube and The Rock Channel.