October Curling Rundown: Olympic Dreams, Bonspiel Glory & Fresh Ice Vibes
Curling season is officially in full swing — and if you’re not watching with one hand on a broom and the other on your favorite beverage, what are you even doing? From the Olympic qualifying battles heating up in Scotland to Rachel Homan’s dominant sweep in Calgary, October has already been wild on the pebbled ice.
And with the 2026 Winter Olympics creeping closer, this month feels like the first end in a very long game — full of strategy, drama, and the occasional “Wait, how did that stone get there?”
🥇 Olympic Dreams Start in Aberdeen
If you’ve been following the Pre-Olympic Qualification Event in Aberdeen, Scotland, you know the stakes are sky-high.
Fourteen men’s and fourteen women’s teams are battling it out for the last golden tickets to next year’s main Olympic Qualification Event — the final step toward Milano Cortina 2026.
From up-and-coming nations to curling powerhouses trying to hold their ground, this event is everything we love about the sport: loud skips, tense takeouts, and pure heart. (And maybe a few hog-line controversies — because it’s not curling without one.)
🍁 Team Homan’s Clean Sweep at PointsBet Invitational
Rachel Homan’s team went undefeated to claim the 2025 PointsBet Invitational title in Calgary, proving once again that Canadian curling is running red-hot this season.
Team Dunstone took home the men’s title, but the spotlight stayed firmly on Homan and crew — who looked like they were playing on home ice, even when they weren’t.
If there’s one takeaway: Canada’s not going quietly into these Olympics.
“When your skip is this good, it’s okay to wear matching shirts,” — someone, probably.
That’s why we dropped our funny curling team merch — perfect for your next league night or bonspiel photo op.
🌎 Eyes on Minnesota: Pan Continental Championships Up Next
Mark your calendars: The 2025 Pan Continental Curling Championships hit Eveleth and Virginia, Minnesota, from October 19–26.
This event serves as the primary qualifier for the World Championships, and it’s shaping up to be a barnburner.
Expect plenty of drama as North American and Pacific teams fight for ranking points, pride, and bragging rights — and probably the last few bags of arena popcorn.
💪 Bonspiel Buzz: McKee Homes Fall Classic Goes Co-Ed
In Alberta, the McKee Homes Fall Curling Classic just leveled up — adding a women’s event for the first time, with a $15,000 purse.
That’s big news for the competitive scene and another sign that women’s curling continues to grow in strength, swagger, and sponsorship.
You can feel it across the curling world: the vibe this season is “every rock counts.”
🇵🇭 Around the World: Philippines Chase an Olympic Dream
Talk about inspiration — the Philippines curling team is inching closer to qualifying for their first-ever Winter Olympics.
For a country better known for beaches than brooms, their progress is pure curling magic.
They’ve got heart, hustle, and a fanbase that’s learning what “pebble” means one meme at a time.
🧊 Season Notes: Rules, Rinks & Fresh Ice Ahead
The World Curling Federation dropped its latest WADA updates and new season schedule, which means it’s officially time to:
- Renew your league memberships,
- Dust off your sliders, and
- Pretend you totally meant to throw top-four weight.
And yes, we’re already getting DMs asking when the Olympic-themed curling shirts are dropping. Don’t worry — our design team’s on it. Expect sneak peeks soon!
🧥 Bonus: Dress Like a Champ (or at least look like one)
Whether you’re headed to your local bonspiel or just watching from the club lounge, you deserve to look the part.
Check out these favorites from our shop:
And if you need a laugh, read our back posts:
- Haunted Curling Rinks: True Stories (and Ones We Made Up)
- Curloween: The Best Curling Costumes We’ve Seen
- Top 10 Curling Memes That Actually Capture the Sport
🧹 Final Thoughts
October’s shaping up to be one for the record books. Between Olympic dreams, new team rivalries, and a few underdog stories, this season feels special — and it’s only just begun.
So grab your broom, grab a beer, and remember: curling is fun, but looking good while you sweep is better.