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Ostrava to host 2026 European Curling Championships
Ostrava, Czech Republic, will host the 2026 European Curling Championships from October 27 to November 1, 2026. The tournament will feature 12 men's and 12 women's teams competing in a new format where teams are divided into two groups of six, followed by direct elimination semifinals and finals.
Karolína Frederiksen, President of the Czech Curling Association, noted that the city was chosen for its strong sporting culture and enthusiastic fan base. The event aims to promote the sport to a wider audience. The competition will take place at the RT Torax Arena.
Participating nations include the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Italy, and several others. The tournament schedule includes group stage matches starting in late October, with medal matches held on the final Sunday.
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Czech Curling Association · European Curling Championships · Karolína Frederiksen · Konrad Stych · Ostrava · Poland · RT Torax Arena · Wałbrzych Curling Club · World Curling Federation