Mouat’s Gold Ambition, New Season Drama, and Why This Is the Year to Wear Curling Gear Proudly
If you’ve been following curling headlines lately, you know that the sport isn’t just sliding rocks and yelling “Hurry Hard!” anymore. It’s international drama, bold predictions, and binge-worthy streaming. And this week? The curling world gave us enough material to keep the hack line buzzing until next bonspiel season.
“Gold for the Taking” — Mouat’s Big Call
Britain’s Bruce Mouat isn’t whispering about Olympic dreams—he’s shouting them across the ice. In a recent interview, Mouat said that the men’s curling gold in 2026 is “there for the taking.” And frankly, he might be right. After a season where his team dominated four Grand Slams and snagged a world championship, confidence looks less like arrogance and more like a game plan.
Britain hasn’t won men’s curling gold since curling was a demonstration sport back in 1924. Mouat is betting that his team will change that in Milan-Cortina. And if they do, you can bet we’ll need a shirt that says “Gold for the Taking 2026” to commemorate it. (Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of funny curling shirts to tide you over until then.)
Scotland, World Champs, and the Curling Channel
Speaking of winning: Scotland edged out Switzerland 5–4 to grab the 2025 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship title. Tight games, big shots, and fans biting their nails to the final stone—it was the kind of curling that makes you want to put your team name on a hoodie and wear it around the club.
And if you missed it, World Curling has now launched the Curling Channel Season Pass. That’s right: over 600 live matches streaming this season. It’s like Netflix, but with more brooms, more yelling, and fewer dragons. (Although, let’s be honest, a dragon as skip would still call for a peel.)
Need gear for your watch parties? Grab a cozy bonspiel-ready hoodie and make sure your team looks sharp on and off the ice.
Early Season Buzz: PointsBet Invitational
Meanwhile, in Calgary, the PointsBet Invitational kicked off with a round-robin format for the first time. Team Gushue opened with a win, and Kaitlyn Lawes started strong with an 8–3 victory. The Invitational always sets the tone for the curling season, and this year feels like it’s going to be wall-to-wall action.
It’s also the kind of event that inspires inside jokes, skip catchphrases, and team slogans—all of which belong on shirts. If your team doesn’t yet have a design, we can help. Let’s get your squad outfitted before the next bonspiel.
Curling Culture = Curling Gear
Here’s the truth: curling is about more than wins and medals. It’s about warm rooms, late nights at bonspiels, and laughing with your teammates after a hogged stone. And nothing brings that goofy, tight-knit curling culture to life like gear that celebrates the sport.
Whether it’s:
- A shirt that says “Skip Happens” for your shot-calling friend.
- A mug that says “Curling Fueled by Coffee” for those 8 am draws.
- Or a team set of matching hoodies so you roll into the rink looking unstoppable.
We’ve got you covered at CurlingIsFun.com.
Keep the Stone Sliding
From Mouat’s bold Olympic declaration to Scotland’s world title and the launch of 600+ live matches on the Curling Channel, curling is having a moment. And it’s not just about who wins—it’s about how we, the fans and players, make the sport our own.
So while Mouat is aiming for gold, you can aim for something just as important: looking like the best-dressed curler in your league. Check out our curling merch collection, and keep your team spirit alive with gear that’s as fun as the game itself.