Grand Slam of Curling Kicks Off Historic Debut in Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, Calif – For the first time in its history, the Grand Slam of Curling has arrived in the United States, bringing world-class competition to South Lake Tahoe. Olympic athletes took to the ice at the newly transformed Tahoe Blue Event Center on Tuesday, launching the round-robin tournament that will send eight teams to the playoffs.
The Grand Slam of Curling is a premier international series featuring the world’s top men’s and women’s teams. Since 2015, the organization has awarded equal prize purses to both divisions, with curlers now competing for more than $375,000 in total winnings.
Traditionally held in Canada, this year’s tournament marks a historic milestone — the first time the prestigious event will take place 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.”
From November 4 to 9, 32 elite 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 — are competing for the title. The action will build through the week, with semifinals scheduled for Saturday, November 8, and champions crowned on Sunday, November 9.
Author’s Summary
The Grand Slam of Curling’s debut in South Lake Tahoe marks a historic shift for the sport, uniting top international teams in a new U.S. venue and highlighting the growing global appeal of curling.