Grand Slam of Curling Debuts in Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, Calif – For the first time ever, the Grand Slam of Curling has arrived in the United States, bringing elite competition to South Lake Tahoe. On Tuesday, Olympic athletes took to the ice at the newly transformed Tahoe Blue Event Center to start the round-robin stage of the tournament, which will send eight teams to the playoffs.
About the Grand Slam of Curling
This prestigious international series features the world’s top men’s and women’s curling teams. Since 2015, equal prize money has been awarded to both divisions, with total winnings now exceeding $375,000.
A Historic Milestone for the Event
Traditionally held in Canada, this year marks the first time the tournament is hosted in the United States.
“I’ll tell you this — if the incredible people around Lake Tahoe fill this place, fill the Blue Event Center on Saturday and Sunday, I pledge that we’ll be back here within two years,” said Nic Sulsky, CEO of the Curling Group. “It’s up to the fans around the area.”
Participants and Schedule
From November 4 to 9, 32 top teams from seven nations — including Olympic medalists, world champions, and national titleholders from the United States, Canada, Sweden, Scotland, Switzerland, Japan, and other curling powerhouses — compete for the championship.
The tournament builds through the week, leading up to semifinals on Saturday, November 8, and the crowning of champions on Sunday, November 9.
Summary: The Grand Slam of Curling's first U.S. event in Tahoe brings top international teams together for historic competition and aims to establish a recurring presence in the area through strong local support.