An Olympic-quality curling stone currently costs just under 1,000 US dollars per stone, and a full 16‑stone set is worth a bit over 15,000 dollars as of the 2026 Winter Games.

Quick Scoop: Price Tag 🥌

  • Recent 2026 Winter Olympics coverage pegs a single certified Olympic stone at about 960 dollars.
  • That means a full set of 16 stones comes out to more than 15,000 dollars before shipping, customs, and any club markups.
  • Earlier reports from a few years ago cited around 600 dollars per stone and roughly 9,600 dollars per set, so prices have clearly climbed.
  • In the UK, a top‑spec Olympic stone is quoted at about 750 pounds per stone (around 12,000 pounds for a set), which lines up with the newer dollar estimates once you factor in exchange rates.

Why are Olympic curling stones so expensive?

Several factors drive up the cost:

  • Rare granite source : Olympic stones use specific granite from Ailsa Craig, a tiny island off Scotland, known for exceptionally durable and low‑water‑absorption stone.
  • Single approved supplier: Kays of Scotland has been making stones since the 19th century and is the only company whose stones are approved for World Curling Federation events and the Winter Olympics.
  • Labor‑intensive process: Each stone is cored, shaped, balanced, and hand‑finished so that weight, running surface, and behavior on the ice are extremely consistent.
  • Small market: Compared to mainstream sports gear, the number of elite‑level stones sold is tiny, so costs aren’t spread over massive production runs.

What does a club or team actually pay?

For a typical curling club:

  • New Olympic‑spec set (16 stones): roughly 10,000–15,000+ dollars, depending on currency, shipping, and taxes.
  • Refurbished or non‑Olympic stones: can be significantly cheaper, sometimes cutting the cost of a full set by several thousand dollars.

A useful mental picture: the pebble‑covered sheet of ice you see on TV might have over 30,000 dollars’ worth of stones sliding around when two teams are playing with fresh, top‑spec gear.

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