UAE to Host 2027 Women’s Curling Championship
World Curling is in advanced discussions to bring the global tournament to the United Arab Emirates in March 2027.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Other Sports
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World Curling is finalizing plans to host the 2027 World Women’s Curling Championship in the United Arab Emirates. The event is scheduled to take place from March 13-21, 2027.
Why it matters
The organization is pursuing this venue to foster wider growth for the sport in the Middle East. No curling event of this magnitude has ever been held in the region previously.
The 2027 World Women’s Curling Championship is slated to run from March 13-21, marking the first time such a tournament would occur in the Middle East. A decision regarding the host location is expected within the coming weeks.
The players
World Curling
This is the international federation governing the sport of curling and responsible for organizing world championship events.
The details
World Curling is currently conducting contractual discussions and evaluating regional geopolitical factors before finalizing the agreement. While the women's event is under discussion for the UAE, the 2027 men's world championship is already confirmed for late March in St. John, New Brunswick.
Timeline
March 13-21, 2027, marks the scheduled dates for the women's world curling championship.
Late-March 2027 is the scheduled timeframe for the men's world curling championship.
Season Trajectory
Hosting this event in the UAE would signal a significant shift in the sport's global footprint, moving beyond its traditional strongholds. This expansion reflects a broader strategy by World Curling to develop new regional fanbases and competitive infrastructure.
The tournament schedule will align with mid-March 2027, occurring just before the men's world championship held later that month. Fans and stakeholders should anticipate a formal site announcement within the next few weeks as contractual talks conclude.
The takeaway
Bringing a world championship to the UAE represents a major milestone for the sport's global accessibility. Stakeholders should monitor upcoming announcements to see how the organization manages the logistical challenges of hosting in a new climate.
Further reading
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