The Brier is returning to Calgary.

The Canadian Curling Association announced Friday that the 2009 Canadian men's curling championship will be held at Calgary's Pengrowth Saddledome from March 7-15.

Calgary last hosted the Brier in 2002 — attracting 245,296 fans, the third-highest in tournament history — and has staged the event six times in total.

The 2008 Brier will be held March 8-16 in Winnipeg.

Earlier this week, the CSA announced the 2009 Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women's curling championship, will be held in Victoria.