Grand Slam of Curling Invitational
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
October 13 – 18, 2026
Tournament Schedule:
Tuesday, October 13
- 8:00 AM: Draw 1
- 11:30 AM: Draw 2
- 3:00 PM: Draw 3
- 6:30 PM: Draw 4
Wednesday, October 14
- 8:30 AM: Draw 5
- 12:00 PM: Draw 6
- 4:00 PM: Draw 7
- 8:00 PM: Draw 8
Thursday, October 15
- 8:30 AM: Draw 9
- 12:00 PM: Draw 10
- 4:00 PM: Draw 11
- 8:00 PM: Draw 12
Friday, October 16
- 8:30 AM: Draw 13
- 12:00 PM: Draw 14
- 4:00 PM: Draw 15
- 8:00 PM: Draw 16
Saturday, October 17
- 8:30 AM: Draw 17
- 12:00 PM: Draw 18
- 4:00 PM: Draw 19
- 8:00 PM: Draw 20
Sunday, October 18
- 11:00 AM: Draw 21
- 3:30 PM: Draw 22
*times subject to change
Event Info:
The world’s best curlers are Island-bound, as the Grand Slam of Curling comes to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC, for the first GSOC event of the 2026 season, the GSOC Invitational, from October 13-18, 2026. Early-bird full-event and weekend passes are on sale now 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.
For a full list of all dates and locations for the five-event 2026 GSOC season and more information, please visit the GSOC website.
