U.S. Senior Men's Curling Championship Draws Over 300 Competitors

The annual tournament will take place in Wausau, Wisconsin, featuring curlers from across the country.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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More than 300 curlers will compete in the U.S. Senior Men's Curling Association National Championships at the Wausau Curling Center in Wisconsin this week. The tournament will feature competition in the masters division for curlers over 68, the super senior division for those over 63, and the senior division for curlers over 55. Teams are coming from as far as Alaska, North Carolina, California, Colorado, and Arizona to participate.

Why it matters

Curling is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and the high turnout for this senior-focused tournament highlights the enduring popularity of the sport, even among older athletes. The event also showcases Wausau's reputation as a hub for curling in the Midwest.

The details

The tournament will take place from February 19-22, with the first draw starting at 8am on February 19. Competition will continue throughout the day, with the final draw at 8:15pm. The same schedule will apply on February 20 and 21, with the championship games held at 8:45am and 11:30am on February 22. In addition to the Wausau Curling Center, some games will also be held at the Medford Curling Club and the Sentry Curling Center in Plover.

  • The tournament will take place from February 19-22, 2026.
  • The first draw will be at 8am on February 19.
  • The championship games will be held at 8:45am and 11:30am on February 22.

The players

Randy Brandner

The event chairman and a member of the Wausau Curling Club.

Wausau Curling Center

The main venue for the tournament, hosting competition on all eight sheets of ice.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to have 78 teams signed up and ready to go for gold.”

— Randy Brandner, Event Chairman (wausaupilotandreview.com)

“It's just great to see so many senior curlers continuing to play the game and compete.”

— Randy Brandner, Event Chairman (wausaupilotandreview.com)

What’s next

The championship games will be held at 8:45am and 11:30am on February 22.

The takeaway

The high turnout for this senior-focused curling tournament demonstrates the enduring popularity of the sport among older athletes, and Wausau's reputation as a hub for curling in the Midwest.