US Women's Curling Team Reaches Olympic Semifinals

Team USA beats Switzerland 7-6 in extra end to advance to the medal round for the first time since 2002.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The United States women's curling team has earned a spot in the semifinals of the Milan Cortina Olympics after defeating Switzerland 7-6 in an extra end. This is the first time the US women's curling team has reached the medal round since 2002. The Americans, led by skip Tabitha Peterson, will face Switzerland again in Friday's semifinals, while Sweden takes on Canada in the other semifinal matchup.

Why it matters

The US women's curling team's advancement to the Olympic semifinals is a significant achievement, as the squad has not reached this stage of the competition since 2002. This result marks a major milestone for the program and will generate increased interest and enthusiasm for the sport in the United States.

The details

In a tense match that went to an extra end, the US women's curling team edged out Switzerland 7-6. The Americans had the hammer in the extra end, and skip Tabitha Peterson delivered the decisive shot, with her teammates sweeping the stone into position just closer to the button than the Swiss' nearest stone.

  • The US women's curling team beat Switzerland on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • The women's curling semifinals will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • The women's bronze medal game is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The women's gold medal game will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Tabitha Peterson

The skip of the US women's curling team, leading them to the Olympic semifinals for the first time since 2002.

Rachel Homan

The skip of the Canadian women's curling team, which advanced to the semifinals after a remarkable rally from a slow start to the round robin.

Cory Thiesse

A Duluthian curler who will be seeking her second medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics, having already won silver in mixed doubles with Korey Dropkin.

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