The championship, officially branded as the 2026 ACE & Company World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, will take place at the Geneva Sous-Moulin Sports Center in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the 2026 World Senior Curling Championships. The event features 20 international teams competing for the world title in a dynamic mixed doubles format.
Start Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
End Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Daily Schedule: Games typically run from morning to evening, with multiple draws per day. All times are in Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00)
The championship includes 20 teams qualified through the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Championship and the 2026 World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event. Notable teams include:
Australia: Tahli Gill / Dean Hewitt
Canada: Kadriana Lott / Colton Lott
China: Han Yu / Yu Sen
Czech Republic: Petra Klímová / Lukáš Klíma
Denmark: Karolina Jensen / Alexander Qvist
Estonia: Marie Kaldvee / Harri Lill
Finland: Lotta Immonen / Markus Sipilä
France: Stéphanie Barbarin / Wilfrid Coulot
Germany: Kim Sutor / Sixten Totzek
Hungary: Dorottya Udvardi-Palancsa / Lőrinc Tatár
Italy: Stefania Constantini / Amos Mosaner
Japan: Tori Koana / Go Aoki
Netherlands: Lisenka Bomas / Wouter Gösgens
New Zealand: Jessica Smith / Ben Smith
Norway: Eilin Kjærland / Mathias Brænden
Scotland: Katie McMillan / Angus Bryce
South Korea: Kim Seon-yeong / Jeong Yeong-seok
Sweden: Therese Westman / Robin Ahlberg
Switzerland: Stefanie Berset / Philipp Hösli
United States: Rachel Kawleski / Connor Kauffman
The championship begins with a round-robin stage, dividing teams into two groups (A and B). The top teams advance to the playoffs, while lower-ranked teams may face relegation or qualification rounds. The competition emphasizes strategy, precision, and teamwork, characteristic of mixed doubles curling.
Highlights and Fan Experience
Geneva will host a Curling Festival alongside the championship, featuring fan zones, food, music, and interactive activities for spectators. Over 300 athletes will participate across mixed doubles and senior events, making it a major international curling celebration.
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Notable Participants
The USA team of Rachel Kawleski and Connor Kauffman earned their spot by winning the 2026 USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship, defeating Ella Fleming and Jackson Bestland 8-4 in the final. Other top teams include previous world medalists and national champions from Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
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Tickets and Access
Tickets are available for purchase through the official championship website, with prices starting from 10 CHF. Fans can attend individual draws or full-day sessions, and the event is designed to be accessible for both local and international visitors.
Visit Geneva
The 2026 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship promises high-level competition, international representation, and a festive atmosphere, making it a key event in the curling calendar leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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