Sioux Falls Selected to Host 2025 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Men’s and Women’s Curling
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Sioux Falls Sports Authority announced today that Sioux Falls has been selected to host the 2025 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Men’s and Women’s Curling, and the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center November 7-16, 2025.
The Trials will feature practice rounds, round-robin play, and a final playoff. The winners will represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“The people of Sioux Falls have a proven track record of turning out for major sporting events and entertainment, and we’re thrilled to bring an Olympic Trials here,” noted Thomas Lee, President of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority. “We know people will love the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, but we also can’t wait to show visitors from around the country everything else our city has to offer.”
“The city of Sioux Falls will be a great partner as we promote these Olympic Trials, and we are confident the setting will produce a first-class experience for competitors and fans alike,” said Dean Gemmell, CEO of USA Curling. “We will also work closely with the members of the Sioux Falls Curling Club to not only deliver a great event but help fuel their drive towards a dedicated ice facility.”
Curling interest has significantly grown in Sioux Falls over the last decade with the establishment of the Sioux Falls Curling Club. The Sioux Falls Curling Club promotes and introduces the sport to the greater Sioux Falls area.
"We are elated to see our city selected to host this prestigious event,” said Dustin Hansen, President of Sioux Falls Curling. “This will showcase the growing interest in curling within our community and provide an incredible opportunity to inspire the next generation of curlers. We're eager to welcome athletes, fans, and enthusiasts alike to experience the excitement of curling in Sioux Falls."
Ticket information for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Men’s and Women’s Curling, and the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling will be announced later. For more information and for updates, visit the USA Curling website.
About the Sioux Falls Sports Authority
Established in 2006, the Sioux Falls Sports Authority has played host to the Summit League Basketball Championships, more than a dozen NCAA DI & DII and NAIA championships, and the annual Sioux Falls Marathon and Sioux Falls Boxing Classic. For more information, visit sfsportsauthority.org.
About USA Curling
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, USA Curling is the National Governing body for the Olympic sport of curling and the Paralympic sport of wheelchair curling in the United States. The mission of USA Curling is to grow, strengthen, and advocate for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of curling in the United States by prioritizing accessibility and programmatic development from grassroots to podium. USA Curling is sponsored by Columbia Sportswear, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Training HAUS, Toyota, ISS (Ice, Sports & Solar), Rock Solid Productions, IHG, and Laurie Artiss. USA Curling is a proud member of the World Curling Federation and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. To learn more, visit usacurling.org.
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