Curling is often called the “Roarin’ Game” because of the sound these make as they travel over the ice.
This country’s women’s curling team is favored to win the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Canada
Traditional teams are made up of this many players
4
This country is often believed to be the inventor of the sport
Scotland
When sweepers scrub like crazy to keep a stone moving, it might remind curlers of this Queen anthem where “we will, we will” do something similar.
We Will Rock You
Curling was introduced in this Chamonix Olympics in this year
1924
The 2026 Women’s Curling Gold Medal Match is scheduled for Sunday, February 22. In USD, this is the price range for tickets.
$600-$800
The end targets are called this, which consists of concentric circles with the button at the center
The House
Historical evidence and artwork suggest the sport dates to this century, with early depictions found in this painting by artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, which show people sliding stones on frozen ponds
16th
Mick Jaggers legendary band’s name perfectly describes what curlers deliver end after end across the ice.
The Rolling Stones
Before indoor rinks existed, curlers played on these natural bodies of water, where the “roar” of stones was even louder.
Frozen Lakes and Ponds
Known as curling’s “Ice Queen,” this Canadian skip could give Queen Elsa a run for her icy throne after winning women’s Olympic gold in 2014.
Jennifer Jones
This shot type stops in front of the house
Guard
Curling first appeared in the Winter Olympics during the 1924 Games held in this French town.
Chamonix
This city hosts the Mayfield Curling Club and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland
He is the youngest player on team USA and is serving as the Skip at just 24 years old.
Danny Casper
This Olympic Games officially introduced women’s curling as a medal sport for the first time, in this year
1998
This action reduces friction and melts the ice, allowing stones to travel farther and straighter.
Sweeping
Back in curling’s earliest days on frozen ponds, this team captain guided stones just as they do today—directing strategy from the house.
The skip
When your final shot of the end drops right onto the button, it’s a moment curlers might describe with Queen’s famous anthem of victory.
We Are the Champions
In one of curling’s biggest upsets, the underdog U.S. men’s team led by John Shuster stunned the curling world by defeating heavily favored opponents on the way to Olympic gold.
“Miracle on Ice” – Team USA’s Shocking Gold (PyeongChang 2018)
This is USA's 2026 Women's Team Name, named after the teams, skip
Team Peterson
Decided by whichever team lands its pre‑game draw closest to the button, this “last stone advantage” often determines end‑game strategy.
The Hammer
This 19th‑century organization, founded in Scotland, became the first globally recognized governing body for curling.
Royal Caledonian Curling Club?
When a guard stone is placed perfectly in this end zone, curlers might compare it to this Commodores classic about something “mighty, mighty” standing strong.
Brick House