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Curling Trials Kick Off for 2026 Olympic Games

11/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Curling Trials for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games start on November 11, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Live coverage will be provided by Peacock and USA Network, featuring four men's and four women's teams.
Winners will qualify for an Olympic qualifying event in December, with notable competitors including John Shuster and Tabitha Peterson.
The wheelchair mixed doubles final will select the U.S. representative for the Paralympics.
Coverage will run until November 16, showcasing over 100 hours of curling events.

History

Historical Context

Curling became an official Olympic sport at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, following its inclusion in the Olympic program for the third time. The United States Curling Association, established in 1958, has fostered the sport's growth, leading to over 1,500 registered teams by 2020. The upcoming trials in Sioux Falls highlight curling's rising popularity and competitive potential.

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Story summary

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Curling Trials for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games start on November 11, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Live coverage will be provided by Peacock and USA Network, featuring four men's and four women's teams.
Winners will qualify for an Olympic qualifying event in December, with notable competitors including John Shuster and Tabitha Peterson.
The wheelchair mixed doubles final will select the U.S. representative for the Paralympics.
Coverage will run until November 16, showcasing over 100 hours of curling events.

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