Grand Slam of Curling kicks off historic debut in Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, California — The Grand Slam of Curling has made its first-ever stop in the United States, bringing world-class curling competition to South Lake Tahoe. On Tuesday, Olympic athletes took to the ice at the newly renovated Tahoe Blue Event Center to launch the round-robin tournament that will send eight teams to the playoffs.
The Grand Slam of Curling is an elite international series featuring the top men’s and women’s teams from around the world. Since 2015, equal prize money has been awarded to both divisions, with this year’s total purse exceeding $375,000.
Traditionally hosted in Canada, this event marks a major milestone as it takes place on U.S. soil for the first time. The competition runs from November 4 to 9, showcasing 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 leading curling nations.
“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.”
The excitement will build through the week, with semifinals on Saturday, November 8, and the champions to be crowned on Sunday, November 9.
Author Summary
The Grand Slam of Curling celebrates a historic milestone in South Lake Tahoe, marking its first U.S. appearance with elite international teams competing for over $375,000.