How to Watch the Grand Slam of Curling – GSOC Tahoe Final
The season's last Grand Slam of Curling event features teams from Canada, Switzerland, and Scotland competing in the GSOC Tahoe Final on Sunday. This high-profile event marks the conclusion of an exciting week in one of curling's biggest tournaments.
Event Overview
This year brings a significant change: there is no National tournament for the 2025-26 season. Instead, the event is renamed the GSOC Tahoe Final. The National tournament originally began in 2002 for men, with a women's event added in 2015.
Last year's National winners were Bruce Mouat from Scotland in the men’s category and Rachel Homan from Ontario, Canada, in the women’s event held in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Location and Significance
This is the first major GSOC event held outside Canada, taking place in Stateline, Nevada, on the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe. This location underscores the growing international appeal of curling.
Matchups to Watch
- Men’s Final: Team Matt Dunstone (Canada) vs. Team Bruce Mouat (Scotland)
- Women’s Final: Team Rachel Homan (Canada) vs. Team Silvana Tirinzoni (Switzerland)
"The big headlines coming into this final is a showdown in the men’s event between Team Matt Dunstone of Canada and Team Mouat of Scotland."
"For the women’s side, it will be a showdown of Team Homan of Canada and Team Silvana Tirinzoni from Switzerland."
This tournament highlights curling's expanding global reach and intense competition among top teams.
Summary: The GSOC Tahoe Final replaces the National tournament this season, featuring elite teams from Canada, Scotland, and Switzerland competing in the sport’s first major event outside Canada.