Winnipeg, Manitoba – January 28, 2026
CurlManitoba and Bunge have announced the extension of Bunge’s sponsorship of the Manitoba Men’s Curling Championship for an additional three years.
“We are delighted to continue the very strong partnership we have enjoyed recently with Bunge, and previously with Viterra,” says CurlManitoba Executive Director Craig Baker. “Although there has been a name change on this most recent partnership, we have still only had four title sponsors in the now 101-year history of the event. That suggests this is one of the strongest curling event ‘properties’ in the world.”
“Bunge has a significant presence in rural communities across Western Canada, where curling is an important sport that brings people together,” said Kyle Jeworski, head of Bunge in Canada. “As a major employer and agricultural player in Manitoba, Bunge is focused on partnering with organizations that share our values and commitment to our communities. This makes our partnership with CurlManitoba an ideal fit for us, and we’re pleased to renew our commitment for three more years.”
The new partnership agreement will begin next season (2026-27) and continues through the 2028-29 curling season.
The current three-year agreement ends with the 2026 Bunge Championship in Selkirk, February 3-8, 2026.
The draw for the new format, 24-team, championship has been completed, with the final two teams having been added after the Manitoba Open Bonspiel.
Learn more here.