Curling Tournaments

Curling tournaments bring together the sport's top teams to compete in strategic, high stakes matches around the world.

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Overview	Curling tournaments feature top teams competing in strategic, high-level matches worldwide
Major Events	World Championships, Grand Slam of Curling, and the Olympic Games
Competition Formats	Men's, Women's, Mixed Doubles, and Wheelchair Curling
Leading Nations	Dominated by countries like Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland
Governing Body	Organised by the World Curling Federation
Broadcast	Tournaments are broadcast internationally

World Championship of Curling

The World Championship of Curling is one of the sport's top annual events, featuring elite teams in separate men's, women's, and mixed doubles competitions.

Championship facts:

• Launched in 1959 (men's), 1979 (women's), and 2008 (mixed doubles)
• Features 13 teams in a round-robin format, followed by semifinals and finals.
• 2025 champions: Scotland (men's) and Canada (women's)
• Organised by the World Curling Federation

The Grand Slam of Curling

The Grand Slam of Curling is a top-tier series featuring the world's best men's and women's teams across multiple high-stakes events.

Grand Slam highlights:

• Includes the Curling Masters, National, Open, and Players' Championship
• Offers ranking points, prize money, and major international exposure.
• A key stage for Olympic-level teams to compete and prepare.
• Known for fast-paced matches, bold strategies, and intense rivalries.

The Masters Curling

The Curling Masters kicks off the Grand Slam season, giving top teams an early chance to compete, gain momentum, and set the tone for the year.

Curling Masters facts:

• Features top-ranked men's and women's teams from around the world.
• Awards ranking points, prize money, and early-season prestige
• Acts as a first look at team form post off-season
• 2025 winners: Scotland (men's) and Sweden (women's)

The Players' Championships

The Players' Championship is the final and most prestigious event in the Grand Slam of Curling, known for high-stakes matchups and dramatic finishes

Players' Championship facts:

• Features the top 12 men's and women's teams based on World Curling Tour rankings.
• Format includes round-robin play and knockout playoffs.
• Often shapes year-end rankings and builds momentum for the next season.
• 2025 winners: Bruce Mouat (Scotland) and Silvana Tirinzoni (Switzerland)
• A season-ending event known for career-defining performances.

Curling at Olympics

Curling has been a full Olympic sport since 1998, with roots going back to its debut as a demonstration event in 1924. It's mix of strategy and drama makes it a fan favourite every four years.

Olympic curling facts:

• Includes men's, women's, and mixed doubles events.
• Mixed doubles added in 2018 as a faster two-player format.
• Top nations: Canada, Sweden, Switzerland
• Standout moments: Canada's double gold sweep in 2014, USA men's surprise win in 2018

Wheelchair Curling World Championships

Wheelchair curling combines precision and strategy in one of the sport's most inclusive formats, with elite mixed-gender teams competing without sweeping.

Wheelchair Curling Championship facts:

• First held: 2002
• Frequency: Annually, except Paralympic years
• 2025 host: Scotland
• 2025 champion: China (defeated South Korea)
• Top nations: China, Norway, Canada, Russia
• Notable athletes: Haitao Wang (China), Sonja Gaudet (Canada)
• Format: Mixed-gender teams, no sweeping, emphasis on precision
• Organised by: World Curling Federation

Wheelchair Fair Play Award

Presented at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship, this award honours athletes who exemplify:

• Outstanding sportsmanship
• Respect for opponents and officials
• Integrity on and off the ice
• 2025 Recipient: Stewart Pimblett (England)

Where to Watch Curling Live

Want to watch curling live as it happens? You can stream top events like the Curling Masters and Players' Championship for free on Eurovision Sport