# UNA Sports Leads Investment Round in The Curling Group

Relay Ventures is participating as the operator of Grand Slam of Curling and Rock League adds a U.S. investor.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-29T15:08:02.091Z
Updated: 2026-10-29T15:08:02.091Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/una-sports-curling-group-investment-october-29-2026

UNA Sports Group announced October 29 that it is leading an eight-figure investment round in The Curling Group, with Relay Ventures participating.

The Curling Group operates Grand Slam of Curling, Rock League and the Rock Channel media platform. The announcement did not disclose the round’s exact amount.

As part of the investment, UNA president and chief operating officer David Rader will join the company’s board. UNA chief executive Del Wright will serve as a board observer. The investor will also work with management on commercial partnerships and strategy.

UNA’s portfolio includes investments in Unrivaled women’s basketball and New York’s summer and winter X Games franchises.

Background — Rock League began in April 2026. The Curling Group’s current website lists January 2027 as the start of its second season, with five events across Canada and the United States through April.

The company also announced an ESPN agreement in August, covering more than 300 hours of live curling for U.S. audiences during the 2026–27 season. Those earlier league and broadcast developments provide context for Thursday’s investment announcement.

Sources:
UNA Sports Group — October 29 Investment Announcement: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261028506180/en/UNA-Sports-Group-Leads-Investment-in-The-Curling-Group-to-Build-the-Future-of-Professional-Curling
The Curling Group — Current Company and League Information: https://www.thecurlinggroup.com/
The Curling Group — August 18 ESPN Agreement: https://www.thecurlinggroup.com/news/the-grand-slam-of-curling-and-rock-league-announce-multi-year-agreement-with-espn

## Sources
- UNA Sports Group — October 29 Investment Announcement: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261028506180/en/UNA-Sports-Group-Leads-Investment-in-The-Curling-Group-to-Build-the-Future-of-Professional-Curling
- The Curling Group — Current Company and League Information: https://www.thecurlinggroup.com/
- The Curling Group — August 18 ESPN Agreement: https://www.thecurlinggroup.com/news/the-grand-slam-of-curling-and-rock-league-announce-multi-year-agreement-with-espn