Curling Overview: Essential Insights for Milan-Cortina 2026
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games are set to take place from February 6 to 22, 2026. Curling events will begin two days earlier, on February 4, 2026. This article provides insights about the curling competitions, including tournament formats, participating teams, and viewing options.
Curling Overview: Essential Insights for Milan-Cortina 2026
Tournament Format
The curling tournament at the Milan-Cortina Olympics will award three sets of medals for men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events. This format has remained consistent since its introduction at the 2018 PyeongChang Games. The 2022 Beijing Games expanded the mixed doubles category, including ten teams, the same number participating in the men’s and women’s events.
Key Dates for Curling Events
- Mixed Doubles: February 4 to 10, 2026
- Men’s Competition: February 11 to 21, 2026
- Women’s Competition: February 12 to 22, 2026
Participating Teams in Curling
The following countries will compete in the curling events:
Men’s Teams
- Canada
- China
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Great Britain
- Italy
- Norway
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United States
Women’s Teams
- Canada
- China
- Denmark
- Great Britain
- Italy
- Japan
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United States
Mixed Doubles Teams
- Canada
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Great Britain
- Italy
- Norway
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United States
Competition Structure
Each tournament will consist of round-robin play. Ten teams in each division will compete, with the top four advancing to the playoffs. The playoff stage includes semifinals, bronze medal matches, and finals.
Venue for Curling Events
The curling competitions will take place at the Olympic Curling Stadium located in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The venue is set to provide a thrilling backdrop for this exciting sport during the Games.
For the latest updates on the Olympic Games and the curling tournaments, be sure to visit Filmogaz.com regularly.
