The Olympic curling committee issued a warning after a heated fight filled with cheating allegations and audible curse words overshadowed a feisty match between Sweden and Canada.
Canada’s Marc Kennedy got offended Friday evening when he was accused by Swedish rival Oskar Eriksson of “double touching” — essentially, touching the rock again after initially releasing it down the sheet of ice — during Canada’s 8-6 win in round-robin play late Friday.
Kennedy repeatedly used expletives to deny he broke any rules. The match came to a brief standstill as fingers were pointed and Kennedy argued with members of the Swedish team across the ice.
The World Curling Committee said in a Saturday statement that they spoke with the Canadian officials to issue a verbal warning regarding the language used by a Canadian men’s player during the game. During the meeting, officials said they made it clear that inappropriate language would be met with additional sanctions.
The governing body added that starting from Saturday’s afternoon session – which sees both Canada and Sweden in action – two officials will move to observing deliveries across the four matches.
The 44-year-old Kennedy said after the altercation, “I don’t like being accused of cheating after 25 years on tour and four Olympic Games.”
“So,” he added, “I told him where to stick it. Because we’re the wrong team to do that to.”
Eriksson said he simply wanted everyone to “play by the same rules.”
“We want a game that is as sportsmanlike, honest and clean as possible,” he said, “so we call it out as soon as I see that the Canadian No. 2 is, in my eyes, there poking the stone.”
Canada’s Marc Kennedy in action during the men’s curling round robin session against Sweden, at the 2026 Winter Olympics. / Credit: Misper Apawu / AP
The rules state that a stone must be delivered using the handle that sits on top of the rock and that it must be released from the hand before it reaches the hog line. At the Olympics, that is the thick green line at each end.
Replays appeared to show Kennedy releasing the stone using the handle, then touching it again — this time on the granite, not the handle — with an outstretched finger as it approached the hog line, which isn’t allowed in the rules.
In the early ends of the match, Sweden notified the officials of their complaints. An official then remained at the hog line for three ends to monitor Canada’s curlers and no violations were recorded, World Curling confirmed in its statement on Saturday.
Curling does not use video replays to review game decisions.
“Decisions made during a game are final,” World Curling said.
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How to watch the 2026 Paralympic Games: Events schedule, where to stream, and everything else you need to know
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The 2026 Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina begin on March 6, here’s how to watch every event. (Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images)
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Liz KocanContributing Writer
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Now that the 2026 Winter Olympics have concluded, it just means one thing: Time for the Paralympics to begin! Like the Olympics, the Paralympics run on an alternating schedule every two years and they take place in the same host cities as the Olympics. There will be more than 650 athletes from approximately 50 delegations from around the world participating in this year’s Paralympics. The six events included in this year’s competition are Para Alpine Skiing, Para Biathlon, Para Cross-Country Skiing, Para Ice Hockey, Para Snowboard and Wheelchair Curling, and you can stream live coverage of all of them on Peacock. And just like the Olympics, you’ll also be able to find loads of broadcast coverage across USA, CNBC and NBC during the 10-day event that officially runs from March 6-15. (Although, just like the Olympics, there will be some curling action that starts before the Opening Ceremony, starting on March 4.)
Here’s what else you need to know about watching the 2026 Winter Paralympics including a complete schedule of all the events, when to watch, and even how you can stream for free.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games
Stream the Paralympics on Peacock
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Dates: March 4-15, 2026
Channels: USA, CNBC, NBC
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How long are the 2026 Paralympics?
The 2026 Winter Paralympics run from March 4-15, 2026.
When is the Paralympic Opening Ceremony?
The 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony will take place on March 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network.
What channel are the Winter Paralympics on?
The 2026 Winter Paralympics coverage will be split between USA, CNBC, and NBC, and every event will stream live on Peacock. NBC will broadcast a record eight hours of Winter Paralympics coverage, including a live broadcast of the sled hockey gold medal game on Sunday, March 15 at 11:05 a.m. ET.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Paralympics without cable:
Watch live NBC
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Peacock
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For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock Premium subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including the 2026 Winter Paralympics. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and much more.
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Winter Paralympics sports:
The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games feature six sports: Para Alpine Skiing, Para Biathlon, Para Cross-Country Skiing, Para Ice Hockey, Para Snowboard and Wheelchair Curling.
Where are the Winter Olympics this year?
The 2026 Winter Paralympics will be held in Northern Italy, primarily in Milan and also the Alpine mountain resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, using many of the same venues as the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Winter Paralympics time difference:
This year’s Paralympic Games are in Italy, which is 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. Meaning that some events will start bright and early for U.S. viewers, and live coverage will likely wrap up around 4 p.m. ET each day.
2026 Winter Paralympics TV/streaming schedule:
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, March 4
Curling
Mixed Doubles Round Robin Wheelchair Curling: 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
Curling
Mixed Doubles Round Robin Wheelchair Curling: 10:05 a.m.
Friday, March 6
Curling
Mixed Doubles Round Robin Wheelchair Curling: 9:05 a.m.
Saturday, March 7
Curling
Mixed Team Round Robin Wheelchair Curling: 9:35 a.m.
Para Alpine Skiing
Women’s Downhill: 9:30 a.m. 🏅
Men’s Downhill: 10:50 a.m. 🏅
Para Biathlon
Women’s Sprint Sitting: 10 a.m.
Men’s Sprint Sitting: 10:35 a.m
Women’s Sprint Standing: 12 p.m.
Men’s Sprint Standing: 12:40 p.m.
Women’s Sprint Vision Impaired: 1:15 p.m.
Men’s Sprint Vision Impaired: 1:50 p.m.
Para Ice Hockey
Group Stage: 10:05 a.m.
Para Snowboard
Women’s SBX SB-LL2 Seed: 11 a.m.
Men’s Snowboard Cross SB-UL Seed: 11:21 a.m.
Men’s Snowboard Cross SB-LL1 Seed: 11:42 a.m.
Men’s Snowboard Cross SB-LL2 Seed: 12:03 p.m.
Sunday, March 8
Curling
Mixed Team Round Robin Wheelchair Curling: 9:35 a.m. ET
Para Biathlon
Women’s Individual Sitting: 10 a.m.
Men’s Individual Sitting 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Individual Standing: 12:10 p.m.
Men’s Individual Standing: 12:30 p.m.
Women’s Individual VI: 1:15 p.m.
Men’s Individual VI: 2 p.m.
Para Snowboard
Men’s SBX SB Finals: 11:00 a.m.
Women’s SBX SB Finals: 11 a.m.
Men’s SBX Quarterfinals: 11:33 a.m.
Women’s SBX Quarterfinals: 11:33 a.m.
Women’s SBX Semifinals: 12:10 p.m.
Men’s Snowboard Cross Semifinals: 12:15 p.m.
Women’s SBX Small Final: 12:30 p.m.
Women’s SBX SB-LL2 Big Final: 12:32 p.m. 🏅
Men’s SBX Small Final: 12:35 p.m.
Men’s SBX SB-LL1 Big Final: 12:44 p.m. 🏅
Men’s SBX SB-LL2 Small Final: 12:47 p.m.
Men’s SBX SB-LL2 Big Final: 12:49 p.m. 🏅
