A Canadian curling battle of the sexes is coming to the Port Elgin Plex next year.

Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs and three-time world champion Rachel Homan will face off in a three-day event from September 25 to 27, 2026.

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The Battle, sponsored by Bruce Power and presented by Holiday Inn Express & Suites, is expected to attract over 1,000 visitors and generate approximately $900,000 in economic activity for the town.

A coinciding event, dubbed The Camp, will act as an adult fantasy curling camp running alongside the head-to-head matches.

A portion of ticket proceeds and sponsorship will also go to participating local curling clubs in the Grey-Bruce area.

Pitched as one of the biggest events in the history of the sport in Canada, organizing committee member Dave

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