World Curling Federation

1. Europeans semi-final line-ups confirmed as round robin nears conclusion in Ostrava

   The semi-final line-ups were confirmed on day four of the Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026, with Scotland, Italy, Sweden and hosts Czechia securing their places in the men’s playoffs. In the women’s competition, Latvia claimed the final semi-final spot with a comeback victory over Italy, joining Switzerland, Sweden and Scotland in the final … Continued

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2. Three women’s teams secure playoff spots at Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026

   Day three of the Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026 in Ostrava, Czechia got underway, as three women’s teams confirmed their places in the playoffs, while three men’s teams remain undefeated at the day’s end. WOMEN’S COMPETITION Scotland, Sweden and Switzerland were the first teams to secure qualification for the playoffs. After a 10-2 … Continued

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3. Media Accreditation open for World Championship Qualifiers

   World Curling has opened media accreditation applications for the World Championship Qualifiers. The World Championship Qualifiers Men 2026 will take place in Aberdeen, Scotland, between 8–13 November. The World Championship Qualifiers Women 2026 will take place in Östersund, Sweden, between 21–26 November. Media Accreditation Portal Before requesting media credentials, members of the press must first … Continued

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4. Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026 day two recap

   Day two of the Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026 in Ostrava, Czechia got underway, with the men’s sides in action for the first time. At the day’s end, three men’s teams and three women’s teams remain undefeated. Men’s Competition Hosts Czechia were in action for the first time in the competition as they … Continued

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5. Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026 gets underway in Ostrava

   The Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026 began on Tuesday (27 October) evening in Ostrava’s RT Torax Arena with the women’s opening session of round-robin play. This edition of the championships features a new format following the competition structure changes implemented at the beginning of the season. The championship is now a stand-alone event … Continued

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6. Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships set for new era in Ostrava

   The Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026 will take place in Ostrava, Czechia, from 27 October to 1 November, bringing together 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams for the first edition under World Curling’s new competition structure. The championships will be held at the RT Torax Arena, marking the first time Ostrava has hosted … Continued

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7. World Curling welcomes two new sponsors

   World Curling welcomes two new sponsors into its suite of partners with the inclusion of Raiffeisen Bank as the Official Banking partner and AJ Products as the Official Furniture partner. Both partners will be involved in the sponsorship of the newly structured Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2026 taking place in Ostrava, Czechia from … Continued

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8. WADA Publishes 2027 Prohibited List

   The 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) enters into force on 1 January 2027. The List is one of the nine International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). It designates which substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition and which substances are banned in … Continued

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9. United States, Latvia and France qualify for World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2027

   At the World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event 2026–2027 held in Colorado, 26 teams competed at the Rock Creek Curling Club for the three remaining spots in January’s World Championship. United States, Latvia and France all qualified for World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2027 in Lohja, Finland following their medal winning performances. After the round-robin stage, … Continued

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10. Colin Grahamslaw re-elected Secretary General of Winter Olympic Federations

    Colin Grahamslaw has been re-elected Secretary General of Winter Olympic Federations (WOF), continuing his role at the organisation as it looks to strengthen collaboration and shape the future of winter sport. Grahamslaw, who along with President Beau Welling represent World Curling within the organisation, was re-appointed at a WOF meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, where members also … Continued

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