Qualification dates set for 2025-26 Grand Slam of Curling events
The Grand Slam of Curling has locked in the qualification dates for its events in the 2025-26 season.
New for 2025-26: The Masters and Canadian Open events will include Tier 2 divisions, while the Tour Challenge will include Junior GSOC U25 and U15 events.
Additional format details to come.
Please see each event’s format and qualification page for more information.
| Event | Location | Dates | Qualification Date | Men’s & Women’s Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tier 1 | Western Fair Sports Centre London, ON | Sept. 23-28, 2025 | Last season’s final rankings | 14 teams + 2 sponsors’ exemptions |
| Masters Tier 2 | St. Thomas Curling Club St Thomas, ON | Sept. 24-28, 2025 | Last season’s final rankings | 13 teams + 3 regional invites |
| Tour Challenge | Silent Ice Center Nisku, AB | Oct. 14-19, 2025 | Sept. 15, 2025 | 14 teams + 2 sponsors’ exemptions |
| Jr. GSOC U25 & U15 | Beaumont Curling Club Beaumont, AB | Oct. 15-19, 2025 | Sept. 15, 2025 | U25 16 teams & U15 8 teams total |
| GSOC Tahoe | Tahoe Blue Event Center Lake Tahoe, USA | Nov. 4-9, 2025 | Oct. 7, 2025 | 14 teams + 2 sponsors’ exemptions |
| Canadian Open Tier 1 | Merlis Belcher Place Saskatoon, SK | Dec. 16-21, 2025 | Nov. 11, 2025 | 14 teams + 2 sponsors’ exemptions |
| Canadian Open Tier 2 | Nutana Curling Club Saskatoon, SK | Dec. 17-21, 2025 | Nov. 11, 2025 | 13 teams + 3 regional invites |
| Players’ Championship | Southeast Event Centre Steinbach, MB | Jan. 6-11, 2026 | Dec. 23, 2025 | 12 teams |