The Grand Slam of Curling to Kick Off 2026 Season 

at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC, 

October 13-18, 2026

– Early-bird full-event and weekend passes for the GSOC Invitational on sale today –

– The first event of the GSOC 2026 season will feature Olympic medalists, Canadian favourites, and more –

VICTORIA, BC (March 10, 2026) The world’s best curlers are Island-bound, as the Grand Slam of Curling announced today that the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC, will host the first GSOC event of the 2026 season, the GSOC Invitational, from October 13-18, 2026. Early-bird full-event and weekend passes will go on sale today from selectyourtickets.com. 

The GSOC Invitational will feature 16 of the men’s and 16 of the women’s top teams from around the world, including world champions, newly-crowned Olympic medalists, and Canadian favourites. More information regarding teams and schedules will be announced in the coming months.

“The Grand Slam of Curling is making its long-overdue return to British Columbia,” said Nic Sulsky, CEO, The Curling Group. “On the heels of a captivating Winter Olympic Games, global interest in curling has never been higher. This event will give fans throughout the region a rare opportunity to see the sport’s biggest stars from around the world.”

“The Province is thrilled to be partnering with Destination Victoria to bring the 2026 Grand Slam of Curling to B.C.’s beautiful capital city,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “We are proud to host this prestigious sporting event, and to have this opportunity to showcase B.C. as a premier destination for elite sport events. We look forward to welcoming fans, athletes, families, and friends from around the world to not only enjoy high-level competition, but also to experience B.C.’s renowned hospitality and vibrant community spirit that will inspire them to return.”

“Greater Victoria has a strong tradition of hosting major curling events, and having the Grand Slam of Curling in the region is a great opportunity for local fans,” said Keith Wells, Executive Director of the Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission. “We are proud to support the event and hope it will lead to more top-tier curling competitions in Victoria in the years ahead.”

This event is being held in partnership with Esquimalt Curling Club, which will lead the local volunteer committee. The last GSOC event held in British Columbia was in March 2016 in Colwood. 

All dates and locations for the five-event 2026 GSOC season were announced earlier today. For a full list and more information, please visit the GSOC website.

About the Grand Slam of Curling 

The Grand Slam of Curling is an elite series of men’s and women’s curling events, featuring the best teams from across Canada and around the world. Awarding equal purses to both men’s and women’s teams since 2015, the Grand Slam of Curling is committed to advancing the sport on a global scale. For more information about the Grand Slam of Curling, please visit: www.thegrandslamofcurling.com