The mixed doubles curling event at the 2026 Winter Olympics is set to award its first gold medal today.
Team USA, featuring Cory Dropkin and Cory Teece, secured a spot in the final after a thrilling semifinal victory against Italy. During the eighth and final end, Teece, while one point behind, skillfully knocked an Italian stone out of play, which helped the team score two points.
They’ll compete against the Swedish pair of Isabella and Rasmus Wallanow, who edged out Great Britain in their semifinal match. Earlier in the tournament, Dropkin and Teece had also triumphed over the Urano Brothers, finishing that round robin match 8-7.
Here’s the essential info for the gold medal match:
- What: USA vs Sweden gold medal match
- When: February 10th at 12:05 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
- Where: Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
- Channel: USA Network, moving to NBC around 12:50 PM ET
- Streaming: Available on DIRECTV (free trial available)
Regardless of today’s outcome, Dropkin and Teece will make history as the first American curlers to earn a medal since the men’s team took gold in 2018. Notably, this will also mark Dropkin as the first American woman to win an Olympic curling medal.
Start time for USA vs Sweden mixed doubles curling
The final match is scheduled to kick off at 12:05 PM ET on USA Network, transitioning to NBC at approximately 12:50 PM ET.
How to watch the mixed doubles curling gold medal match for free
If you’re not a cable subscriber, live TV streaming services can be a way to catch the Olympics without charge. For this event, though, you’ll need access to two different channels to stream it fully.
A subscription provides a chance to witness every moment of the Olympics. Streaming platforms like Peacock start at $10.99 per month, offering all the Olympic coverage you might want.
2026 Winter Olympics
Closing ceremony date
The 2026 Winter Olympics will wrap up with a closing ceremony scheduled for February 22nd at 2:30 PM ET.
