Welcome to the Minnesota Curling Association, an organization of over 5,000 Minnesota athletes who represent and promote the competitive yet always cordial, great game of curling.
The Minnesota Curling Association exists…
…to promote the sport of curling and unite curling clubs within the state of Minnesota;
…to conduct state curling competitions;
…to coordinate educational programs and activities for Minnesota curlers;
…to provide a channel of communication of state bonspiels, curling rules, winning techniques, equipment updates;
…and to encourage all curlers to enjoy the marvelous, unique facets of curling: honest sportsmanship, athletic competition, and social club recreation.
Two-minute Introduction to Curling (video)
2026 – 2027 STATE PLAYDOWNS
All MCA members are invited to participate in these competitive curling events.
For more information on event formats and procedures and how to enter, visit the MCA Championship page and for national events: USA Curling.
♦ Men’s and Women’s State Club Championships
January 28 – 31, 2027 ~ Brainerd Lakes Curling Club
National Club Championships: TBD
♦ Mixed State Championship
February 19-21, 2027 ~ Dakota Curling Club, Lakeville
National Mixed Championship: April 20-25, 2027, Windy City Curling Club, Villa Park, IL.
♦ Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ State Championships
November 18 – 22, 2026 ~ Chisholm Curling Club
National U-18 Championships: January 6 – 10, 2027, Rock Creek Curling, Lafayette, CO
♦ Women’s and Men’s State Arena Club Championships
Nationals: November 11-15, 2026, Dallas-Fort Worth Curling Club, Irving, TX
MN State Championship: Spring 2027
♦ These events are conducted by USACurling: Senior Men’s; Senior Women’s; Junior Women’s and Junior Men’s Regional; Mixed Doubles; Five and Under; Wheelchair Mixed Doubles.
 2026 Women’s State Champs |
 2026 Men’s State Champs |
 2026 Girls State Champs |
 2026 Boys State Champs |
 2026 Men’s Arena Club State Champs |
 2026 Women’s Arena Club State Champs |
MCA CLUBS ADD GAME STREAMING
Watching a national championship, a favorite bonspiel’s finals, or a challenging league game is now easier as more MCA clubs have added cameras and streaming online service. Games are presented live and many are also archived on these club YouTube channels.
Arden Hills Curling Club, St. Paul
Bemidji Curling Club
Brainerd Lakes Curling Association
Cambridge Curling Club
Duluth Curling Club
Four Seasons Curling Center, Blaine
Frogtown Curling Club, St. Paul
Heather Curling Club, Mapleton
St. Paul Curling Club
SAFESPORT INITIATIVE
The United States Curling Association, in compliance with U.S. federal law, now participates in the SafeSport Program to raise awareness, institute prevention, and enact response measures regarding the intolerance of abuse or harassment of any kind. All Minnesota curling clubs are required to establish a protocol for SafeSport Training for their club membership and staff.
USA Curling SafeSport
FIVE-ROCK FREE GUARD ZONE
The World Curling Federation has implemented the five-rock free-guard zone (FGZ) rule this season, replacing the four-rock rule. Many Minnesota clubs will be enacting the rule to prepare curlers for state, national, and world competitions.The expanded rule means that the first five rocks thrown each end (normally the two rocks thrown by each lead and the first rock thrown by the second on the team without the hammer) are “protected” and cannot be removed from the FGZ between the hog line and the house until the sixth rock is thrown each end. If a rock is removed before that time, it is put back. It is permissible to move an opponent’s rock as long as it remains in play.