how many ends do they play in curling

February 17, 2026 • 1 min read

how many ends do they play in curling

In most standard competitive curling games (like men’s and women’s Olympic or world championship play), teams usually play 10 ends.

However, the exact number can vary by format and level:

Elite men’s and women’s events (Olympics, Worlds, many national championships): 10 ends.

Mixed doubles: 8 ends.

Many club and recreational leagues: often 8 ends to keep games shorter.

Some bonspiels or local events: 6, 8, or 10 ends depending on schedule and rules.

If the game is tied after the scheduled ends, extra ends are played until there is a winner.

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