The 2026 Women’s Curling Championship is set to take place from March 14 to March 22 in Calgary, Alberta. This prestigious event will host teams from around the world, competing for the championship title. As the competition progresses, El-Balad will provide the latest updates on standings, schedules, and results.
Standings Overview
As the tournament begins, all teams currently stand with no wins or losses. Here’s a look at the participating teams:
- Australia (Skip: Helen Williams)
- Canada (Skip: Kerri Einarson)
- China (Skip: Wang Rui)
- Denmark (Skip: Madeleine Dupont)
- Italy (Skip: Stefania Constantini)
- Japan (Skip: Satsuki Fujisawa)
- Norway (Skip: Torild Bjørnstad)
- Scotland (Skip: Fay Henderson)
- South Korea (Skip: Eun-ji Gim)
- Sweden (Skip: Isabella Wranå)
- Switzerland (Skip: Xenia Schwaller)
- Türkiye (Skip: Dilsat Yildiz)
- United States (Skip: Delaney Strouse)
Schedule of Events
The championship will kick off with a series of initial matches. Below is the schedule for the first few days:
| Session | Date & Time | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | March 14, 4 p.m. ET | China vs. Scotland, Canada vs. Sweden, Norway vs. Türkiye, Japan vs. Switzerland |
| Session 2 | March 14, 9 p.m. ET | South Korea vs. Italy, China vs. Switzerland, Denmark vs. Australia, Canada vs. United States |
| Session 3 | March 15, 10:30 a.m. ET | Sweden vs. Denmark, South Korea vs. Japan, Scotland vs. United States, Norway vs. Australia |
| Session 4 | March 15, 3:30 p.m. ET | Japan vs. Norway, Scotland vs. Türkiye, Canada vs. China, Sweden vs. Italy |
| Session 5 | March 15, 8:30 p.m. ET | United States vs. Türkiye, Italy vs. Australia, South Korea vs. Switzerland, China vs. Denmark |
Upcoming Matches
The following sessions will continue through the week, culminating in key qualification matches on March 21. The semifinals and medal games will take place on March 22. Fans can expect thrilling matchups and competitive play as teams vie for the championship.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for live updates and full coverage of the 2026 Women’s Curling Championship, as teams strive to showcase their skills and aim for victory.
