Curling: Team GB vs Czechia at 2026 Winter Olympics – Mixed Doubles
- Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy – The mixed doubles curling competition at the February 4th opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics continued today, Thursday, February 5th, with several key matchups...
- As of today, February 5th, four teams remain undefeated after the initial draws.
- Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds of Great Britain continued their impressive form, securing a second win in the tournament.
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The mixed doubles curling competition at the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics continued today, , with several key matchups unfolding at the Cortina Olympic Stadium. Team GB secured their second victory of the tournament, while other nations began their quest for a medal in this ten-team round robin event.
Early Results Shape the Standings
As of today, , four teams remain undefeated after the initial draws. Canada, Great Britain, Sweden and Switzerland have each secured a win in their opening matches. Canada defeated Czechia with a score of 10-5. Switzerland bested Estonia 9-7, and Great Britain overcame Norway 8-6, both also on . Sweden dominated South Korea with a decisive 10-3 victory on the same day. Italy and the United States are yet to register a win, having not yet played a match as of this report.
Team GB Continues Strong Start
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds of Great Britain continued their impressive form, securing a second win in the tournament. Their match against Czechia was broadcast live on the BBC iPlayer. This victory builds on their earlier success against Norway and positions them well in the early stages of the competition. The broadcast featured coverage of Team GB v Estonia as well.
Reigning Champions Begin Campaign
Team Italy, the reigning Olympic champions with Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, are among the teams yet to begin their campaign. Their first match is still to come as the round robin stage progresses. The tournament features a highly competitive field, with four of the last five mixed doubles champions participating, and nine of the ten participating nations having previously won an Olympic medal in curling. This suggests a particularly challenging path to the podium this year.
Tournament Format and Qualification
The mixed doubles curling tournament follows a round robin format, with each of the ten participating nations facing the others once. Following the completion of the round robin, the top four teams will advance to the medal round, consisting of semifinals, a bronze medal game, and the gold medal game. The tournament is scheduled to conclude on .
Qualification Pathways
Qualification for the 2026 Winter Olympics mixed doubles curling tournament was determined through a combination of factors. The top seven nations based on combined rankings from the and World Mixed Doubles Curling Championships automatically qualified, alongside host nation Italy. The remaining two spots were filled through the Olympic Qualification Event, held in Kelowna, Canada. Czech Republic and South Korea secured their places through this qualification event.
Participating Teams
The teams competing in the tournament represent a diverse range of curling powerhouses. Confirmed teams include Canada (Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant), Czech Republic (Julie Zelingrová and Vít Chabičovský), Estonia (Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill), Great Britain (Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat), Italy (Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner), Norway (Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten), South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.
Schedule and Broadcast Information
The mixed doubles curling schedule commenced on at 1:05 p.m. ET, with matches broadcast on Peacock. Matches continued on , with further games scheduled throughout the week. Detailed schedules and results are available on the official Olympics website and through live scoring platforms like livescores.worldcurling.org.
Looking Ahead
The coming days will be crucial as teams vie for position in the standings. With several highly-ranked teams already demonstrating strong form, and the reigning champions yet to play, the competition promises to be intense. The outcome of the round robin will determine which nations have the opportunity to compete for a medal, and the stakes will only increase as the tournament progresses towards its conclusion on .