NBC Olympics has announced its curling commentary teams for the upcoming XXV Olympic Winter Games, taking place in 2026 in Milan Cortina, Italy. The coverage is set to begin on February 6, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony.
Curling Commentary Teams Revealed
Play-by-play commentators for the event will feature seasoned broadcasters:
- Jason Knapp: Returning for his eighth assignment with NBC Olympics, Knapp has previously called curling for the 2014, 2018, and 2022 Winter Games.
- Jim Kozimor: Also in his eighth assignment, Kozimor joins the team for the third consecutive Winter Olympics.
- Sloane Martin: Making her Winter Games debut, Martin has previously covered various events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Analysts with Olympic Credentials
The commentary team will be enhanced by a trio of medal-winning analysts:
- Kevin Martin: A two-time Olympic medalist and World Curling Hall of Famer, he returns for his fourth consecutive Winter Games.
- Tyler George: The 2018 PyeongChang gold medalist will be back for his second Winter Olympics with NBC.
- Jamie Sinclair: A two-time member of the U.S. world championship team, she also returns for her second consecutive Winter Games.
Reporter Information
Kira K. Dixon will serve as the curling reporter for the first time and will bring her experience from the GOLF Channel’s PGA TOUR coverage.
Upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Trials
This weekend’s U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials for curling will take place at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Live coverage of the competitions is available on Peacock and USA Network.
- Date: Trials began on November 14, 2025, and continue through November 16, 2025.
- Competition: Features finals for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Curling Teams and Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles Trials.
Historical Context of Curling in the Olympics
Curling has been part of the Olympic program since the inaugural Winter Games in 1924. The sport took a hiatus until 1998 and has been included in every Winter Olympics since. The U.S. men’s team last won a gold medal in 2018, while the women’s team has yet to reach the podium.
2026 Winter Olympics Overview
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be hosted in Milan and Cortina, marking the second occasion Cortina has hosted the Games. Italy will be hosting its fourth Olympic event overall. The winter sports competition is scheduled to run from February 6 to February 22, 2026, with the Paralympics taking place from March 6 to March 15, 2026.
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