Curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA Schedule, Athletes, and How to Watch
The U.S. men's curling team

Curling will once again be one of the earliest and most continuous competitions at the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics, with Team USA competing across men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles tournaments. Round-robin play begins before the Opening Ceremony, giving American fans daily access to U.S. matches throughout the first half of the Games.

All curling events will take place at the Cortina Curling Arena.

Read more: Team USA Schedule at the 2026 Winter Olympics: Full Competition Calendar, Key Events, and How to Follow

Curling Events at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Olympic curling program includes three medal events:

  • Men’s Curling

  • Women’s Curling

  • Mixed Doubles Curling

Each event opens with a round-robin stage, followed by semifinals and medal games. Final standings in round robin determine qualification for the knockout rounds, making every early match critical.

Team USA Curling Athletes to Know (2026 Outlook)

Team USA curling programs are managed by USA Curling. While final Olympic teams will be selected closer to the Games, the following athletes represent the core pool of likely contenders based on Olympic experience, World Championship results, and U.S. national team status.

Mixed Doubles (USA)

The United States has been strongest historically in mixed doubles, including Olympic gold in 2018.

  • Korey Dropkin – World Championship medalist and frequent mixed doubles representative for the U.S.

  • Cory Thiesse – Olympic bronze medalist (2022) and one of the most experienced U.S. mixed doubles players.

  • Vicky Persinger – Olympic bronze medalist with strong international results.

Any U.S. mixed doubles pairing is expected to be built from this group.

Men’s Curling (USA)

The U.S. men’s program has reached the Olympic podium multiple times over the past decade and remains competitive internationally.

  • John Shuster – Olympic gold medalist skip (2018) and one of the most accomplished American curlers in history.

  • Chris Plys – Olympic silver medalist (2022) and a key leader in recent U.S. men’s teams.

  • Matt Hamilton – Veteran Olympic competitor and third on multiple medal-winning teams.

  • John Landsteiner – Longtime national team member with Olympic experience.

Final team selection will depend on the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Women’s Curling (USA)

The U.S. women’s program has produced consistent Olympic appearances and remains in the global top tier.

  • Tabitha Peterson – Olympic skip (2022) and one of the most experienced women’s leaders in the U.S. program.

  • Nina Roth – Olympic gold medalist (2018) with extensive international experience.

  • Becca Hamilton – Olympic bronze medalist and long-standing national team member.

Women’s team selection will also be determined via Olympic Trials.

Read more: When Do Team USA Events Air in the U.S.? Winter Olympics 2026 Time Guide

Team USA Curling: Round-Robin Schedule Window (ET)

Mixed Doubles

  • Round robin: Feb. 5–10

  • Semifinals: Feb. 11

  • Medal games: Feb. 12

Men’s Curling

  • Round robin: Feb. 8–15

  • Semifinals: Feb. 17

  • Bronze & gold medal games: Feb. 18

Women’s Curling

  • Round robin: Feb. 9–16

  • Semifinals: Feb. 18

  • Bronze & gold medal games: Feb. 19

Each Team USA squad will play nine round-robin games in men’s and women’s tournaments, typically one match per session.

When Do Team USA Curlers Play? (U.S. Time)

Italy is six hours ahead of Eastern Time. Most curling sessions featuring Team USA will air in the U.S. during:

  • Early morning ET: approximately 2:00–6:00 a.m.

  • Late morning to early afternoon ET: approximately 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Game times vary daily, so checking the official schedule is essential.

How to Watch Curling in the United States

All U.S. Olympic curling coverage is handled by NBC Olympics.

Streaming (No Cable Required)

Peacock provides live and on-demand streaming of every curling match.
https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/olympics

NBC Olympics publishes live streams (with TV-provider login), schedules, results, and highlights.
https://www.nbcolympics.com/curling

The NBC Sports App supports live viewing and full replays across mobile and connected devices.
https://www.nbcsports.com/apps

TV Coverage

USA Network will carry extensive round-robin coverage, while NBC will air medal games and featured matchups. CNBC will provide additional live coverage during high-volume competition days.

Final Word

Curling remains one of the most strategy-driven and watchable sports at the Winter Olympics, and Team USA enters the 2026 Games with experienced athletes across all three disciplines. With early starts, daily round-robin play, and complete streaming access through Peacock, American fans will have full visibility into every U.S. stone from the opening draw to the medal rounds.