Summer News Update

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We're back after a bit of a break to discuss the latest news in the world of curling. From Sportsnet and CBC signing a new deal with the Slams to the new high performance program at Curling Canada to the sport going to a single rulebook, we go around the sport to catch up on all the goings on.

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Semifinals: Aug 30, 5:00 AM

Shinya Abe vs. Kohsuke Hirata Wakkanai Midori Challenge Cup

Hokkaido, JPN

Semifinals: Aug 30, 5:00 AM

Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi vs. Kaito Fujii Wakkanai Midori Challenge Cup

Hokkaido, JPN

Quarterfinals: Aug 29, 11:30 AM

Sara Messenzehl vs. Evelina Barone Oslo Cup

Oslo, NOR

Final: Aug 25, 2:00 PM

Cinnamon/Tao vs. Gray-Withers/Pietrangelo U25 NextGen Classic Mixed Doubles

Edmonton, AB

: Aug 25, 2:00 PM

Richards/Davies vs. Cave/King U25 NextGen Classic Mixed Doubles

Edmonton, AB

Latest Notes

Zardini Lacedelli sets sights on European Championships

For Giulia Zardini Lacedelli, Marta Lo Deserto, Elena Antonia Mathis, and Rachele Scalesse, their ambitions are high, and their first goal for the 2026/27 season is to represent Italy at the upcoming European Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, from October 27 to November 1. Read More

Thompson-Brown Unveil 2026-27 Schedule

Team Ryan Thompson-Brown opens their seven-spiel-slate at the Hogged Rock KW Fall Classic in September, playing all in Ontario except a Halloween-weekend trip to the Rick Rowsell Classic in St. Read More

Curling Season Starts With a Delay for Dunnam

Team Dunnam is back on the ice for the Icebreaker Challenge in Morris, Manitoba — though flight delays nearly derailed the start of their season opener. Read More

Schedule Posted for Team Cave

Ontario's Team Grace Cave will commence their season at the Hogged Rock KW Fall Classic September 4-7. Read More

Team Christie Gamble Welcomes Coach Jeff Hartung

The Saskatchewan-based rink is pleased with the arrival of their new coach and look forward to a great season. Read More

The Prairie Dawgs Are Back

Fargo's Team Hodek opens the 2026-27 campaign this weekend at the Morris Curling Club, where the Icebreaker Challenge runs August 28-30 with a 10-team field playing a round-robin pool format for a $4,000 purse. Read More

Team Dunstone has first team practice together

Team Matt Dunstone's 2026-27 era officially began on the ice this week, with the Brier champions taking their first practice together at the Saville Community Sports Centre in Edmonton. Read More

HOT SHOTS Curling Camp returns to Charlotte Sept. 11-13, spots still open

A handful of spots remain for the Hot Shots Curling Camp at the Charlotte Curling Association, running September 11-13, 2026. Read More

New Second for Newfoundland and Labrador's Team Smith

Team Greg Smith announced Brendan Craig as a new addition to the lineup, replacing former second Nate Locke. Read More

Fergus rink back on the ice as World Junior prep begins

Evan MacDougall's Fergus, Ontario rink — Dylan Stockton, Evan Madore, Carson Kay, alternate Ryne Fisher, coached by Jordan Thin hit the ice at the Saville Center in Edmonton. Read More

More Notes →

Curling by the Colosseum: winter sport meets summer heat in Rome

Aug 24 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Summer News Update

Aug 23 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

The Curling Group announces a major broadcast partnership with ESPN

Aug 17 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Sudbury-born curler earns spot in national team program

Aug 17 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

New five-year broadcast agreements with Sportsnet and CBC coming for GSOC and Rock League

Aug 12 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

CedarSpiel curling tournament draws competitors from 11 states, following Olympic boom

Aug 09 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Eve Muirhead announces her return to competitive curling

Aug 05 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Why Brad Jacobs Stepped Away from Curling (and Why He Came Back)

Aug 03 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Thomas Mueller and Sebastian Berhalter Try Curling! - Behind The Scenes

Aug 03 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Ranking Defunct Curling Events

Jul 30 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

1977 World Men's Curling Championship - Air Canada Silver Broom Film

Jul 24 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Inductees announced for Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame

Jul 19 - 08:00pm: READ MORE

Top 10 Men (as of Aug 26)

1. Mouat

470.800
2. Schwaller

461.350
3. Jacobs

444.850
4. Hardie

433.038
5. Dunstone

422.000
6. Eriksson

280.875
7. Casper

277.800
8. Ramsfjell

256.625
9. Waddell

241.325
10. Spiller

219.525

Full Standings

Top 10 Women (as of Aug 26)

1. Homan

499.550
2. Gim

376.513
3. Schwaller

366.950
4. Hasselborg

354.100
5. Einarson

339.850
6. Paetz

328.403
7. Nihira

273.150
8. Fujisawa

269.600
9. Kobayashi

264.275
10. Wrana

262.375

Full Standings

Top 10 Mixed Doubles (as of Aug 12)

1. Thiesse/Dropkin

212.150
2. Skaslien/Nedregotten

186.700
3. Westman/Ahlberg

179.576
4. Koana/Aoki

166.776
5. Ford/Campbell

150.302
6. Ye/Yu

150.052
7. Gray-Withers/Pietrangelo

139.438
8. Wytrychowski/Hewitt

128.725
9. Perret/Rios

118.352
10. Constantini/Mosaner

115.550

Full Standings

Oslo Cup Women is coming up!

Bygdoy Curling Club is getting ready to host the first event of this seasonï¿½s Nordic Curling Tour, bringing together eleven ambitious womenï¿½s teams from nine different nations. Among the ...

Aug 22 - 08:30pm: READ MORE

Tirinzoni Reportedly Set to Take Over as Korea's National Head Coach

The Korea Curling Federation appears to have found its next National Head Coach -- and it's a name the curling world knows well.According to a report out of Korea, Silvana Tirinzoni is in line for ...

Aug 17 - 02:17pm: READ MORE

Olympics Golden Girls Return to British Curling

Eve Muirhead and Vicky Drummond, the women who marshalled Team GB’s epic gold medal victory at the Beijing Winter Olympics are both returning to British Curling in an enormous double boost for th...

Aug 06 - 03:06am: READ MORE

McMillan and Bryce make flying start at World Mixed Doubles

A five at the opening end of their first-ever match together in a major international competition sent Katie McMillan and Angus Bryce on their way to a dominant victory over the USA at the ACE & Co...

Apr 25 - 11:45am: READ MORE

Canada's Lotts capture opening-day win at 2026 World Mixed Doubles

After more than a year of training and anticipation, Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott stepped onto the ice at the 2026 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, securing their first win on Saturda...

Apr 25 - 08:53am: READ MORE

Scotland's McMillan and Bryce set to get in mix with World's Best

After emerging on the global stage at senior level last month, Katie McMillan is feeling all the more ready for the challenge as she and partner Angus Bryce prepare to represent Scotland at the ACE...

Apr 24 - 03:48pm: READ MORE

USA's Smith, Farbelow ready to take the ice at World Senionr Curling Championships

[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, April 23, 2026] -- THE ACE & Company World Senior Men's & Women's Curling Championships, open to curlers 50 years of age and older, gets underway today in Geneva, Switzerland, wi...

Apr 24 - 01:06pm: READ MORE

NextGen Curlers to Compete in Edmonton at U-25 Classic

With the 2026 Olympic quadrennial barely in the books, Winnipeg's Jordon McDonald (photo: Curling Canada) leads the hunt for 2030 (and beyond). The next generation of Canadian curlers will hit the ...

Apr 23 - 01:51pm: READ MORE