You will want to ‘hurry hard’ to Olds in January 2028.
Officials have announced that the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship will take place in Olds from Jan. 8 to 15, 2028.
Mixed doubles teams from around the world will compete for the world title, as the Town of Olds and Olds Curling Club work together to organize the event. Staff will team up to welcome athletes, officials and fans to the central Alberta community for the action.
“We are delighted that Olds will host the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in 2028,” said Eeva Röthlisberger, the World Curling Head of Competitions.
“We look forward to working with the local organizers to deliver a fantastic championship and welcoming the world’s leading mixed doubles teams to Alberta.”
Gary Gaudette is serving as the Local Organizing Committee Co-chair, and said the Olds community is “incredibly proud and excited” to host the 2028 event.
“Hosting an international event of this calibre is a tremendous honour and an opportunity to showcase the warmth, hospitality, and community spirit that make Olds and central Alberta such a special place. We are excited to put Olds on the International stage and show everyone what makes our community so special,” Gaudette stated.
Olds Mayor Dan Daley echoed Gaudette’s sentiments, noting that hosting the international competition is an opportunity to “showcase world-class curling, celebrate the spirit of the sport and put Olds on the world stage”.
Officials said additional details, including the participating teams and the competition schedule, will be announced closer to the event.
