2026 National Championship coming to New York

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Curling and academia will come together in historic Schenectady, NY for the 2026 USA College Curling Nationals, March 12 – 15.  Hosted by the storied Schenectady Curling Club, 16 college teams have qualified for the event.

• Bowdoin College

• Castleton University

• Colorado State University

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Michigan Technological Institute (Michigan Tech)

• Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

• University of Denver

• University of Minnesota - Duluth

• University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• University of Nebraska - Omaha

• University of Pennsylvania (Penn)

• University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

• University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Yale University

Teams compete throughout the academic year, earning points towards qualification.  In February, three regional college competitions were hosted respectively at the Coyote Curling Club (West), Kettle Moraine Curling Club (Mid-West) and Utica Curling Club (East/GNCC).  “We are indebted to these clubs and the many others throughout the country who support and develop college curling programs”, said Sam Futch, Chair, College Curling USA Committee. 

This year, three teams are new qualifiers:  Colorado State University, University of Minnesota - Duluth and University of Nebraska-Omaha.   

Nearly 80% of college curlers are new to the sport.  Clubs who develop college curlers often find that students continue curling as a life time sport, way beyond graduation.   

Much appreciation is extended to Schenectady Curling Club, who is working tirelessly to create an outstanding competitive and social experience for the participants.  Spectator tickets for the event will be available on a limited basis.

Games will begin Friday, March 13 @ 8:00 am and be live-streamed throughout the week-end. Finals will be held early Sunday afternoon.