Get ready for a world-class event for curling fans from across the globe to enjoy! Calgary will become the centre of the curling universe from March 14th to 22nd, 2026, when the WinSport Event Centre proudly hosts the 2026 BKT World Women's Curling Championship!

The top women’s teams from around the world are competing for gold at the BKT World Women’s Curling Championship. Thirteen teams will play a full twelve-game round robin, with the top six advancing to the playoffs and the top two earning byes to the semifinals.The BKT World Women’s Curling Championship is as much a mental battle as it is a physical one, and its format is designed to reward strategic mastery. Thirteen of the world's most brilliant curling minds will navigate a complex path to the podium. The championship opens with a twelve-game round-robin, a strategic chess match where every victory is a critical point and every loss is a potential setback. Teams must manage fatigue, adapt to changing ice conditions, and out-think their opponents over a full week of play.

The standings after the round-robin are paramount. The top six teams advance, but the top two receive a significant strategic advantage: a direct bye to the semifinals. This allows them to bypass the perilous quarterfinal round, where the remaining four teams must engage in a sudden-death battle. This format forces teams to think several steps ahead, making every decision—from game strategy to energy management—a crucial piece of the championship puzzle.

Witness the passion, the precision, and the crowning of a new world champion!