Grand Slam of Curling Debuts in South Lake Tahoe
For the first time, the Grand Slam of Curling has come to the United States, bringing elite international curling competition to South Lake Tahoe, California.
Event Launch and Venue
On Tuesday, Olympic athletes took to the ice at the newly renovated Tahoe Blue Event Center to begin the round-robin phase of the tournament, which will qualify eight teams for the playoffs.
About the Grand Slam of Curling
The Grand Slam of Curling is a leading international curling circuit featuring top men’s and women’s teams worldwide. Since 2015, equal prize money has been awarded to both divisions, with total winnings exceeding $375,000.
Historic Milestone for U.S. Curling
Previously held exclusively in Canada, this year’s event marks the first time the prestigious tournament has been 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.”
Competition Details
From November 4 to 9, 32 top teams from seven nations—including Olympic medalists, world champions, and national champions from the United States, Canada, Sweden, Scotland, Switzerland, Japan, and other leading curling nations—are vying for the title.
- Semifinals: Saturday, November 8
- Championship: Sunday, November 9
The excitement is expected to build throughout the week as the competition narrows toward the final matches.
Author’s summary: The Grand Slam of Curling makes its historic U.S. debut in South Lake Tahoe, featuring top international teams competing for over $375,000 in prizes at the newly transformed Tahoe Blue Event Center.
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