European Curling Championships

Publication date: 22 Aug 2022

ИиThe European Curling Championships is an international tournament for men and women national curling teams. It takes place annually under the aegis of the European Curling Federation (ECF) and World Curling Federation (WCF). The essence of the game is that players from two teams take turns sliding heavy stones, also called rocks, across the ice curling sheet toward the house, a circular target marked on the ice. There are 4 players in each team.

2025 European Curling Championships

The 2025 European Curling Championships will be held from April 26 to May 3 in Östersund, Sweden. This event will be a major milestone for the continent’s best teams, who will gather in one place to compete for the title of European Champions. The tournament will include both men’s and women’s disciplines, and teams will compete for the right to take the top positions on the podium.

Competition will take place in specially prepared arenas, providing ideal conditions for high-class matches. The championship will be held in a round-robin format, where participants will play each other, and based on the results of the matches, teams will be selected for the playoff stage.

Sweden is traditionally one of the strongest teams in curling, and local athletes will be among the main contenders for the title. However, surprises are always possible at the European Championships, and the tournament promises to be full of exciting moments and tense matches.

History of the European Curling Championships

European Curling Championships have been held since 1975 for both men’s and women’s national teams. Men’s and women’s teams compete simultaneously in the same city.

Scotland has the most wins at previous European Curling Championships. Men have 14 wins and women have 21.

Thirteen countries have hosted the European Championships:

Switzerland (11 times);

Germany/Germany, Scotland (6 times);

Sweden (5 times);

France, Denmark, Norway (4 times);

Italy (2 times);

Bulgaria, Russia, Finland, Estonia (once).

Results of the previous Championships

2026 European Curling Championships

There is no information yet about the dates and venues of the next European Curling Championships.

Keep an eye on the dates of the championships and other events in our Sports Events Calendar.