World Curling has confirmed that the cities of Virginia and Eveleth, located in the Mesabi Iron Range in northeastern Minnesota, will host the 2025 Pan Continental Curling Championship. From October 19 to 26, these neighboring towns will welcome the best teams from the Americas and Asia-Pacific, in an event that will serve as a qualifier for the Men’s and Women’s World Championships. Division A will be held at the modern Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, while Division B will take place at the Curl Mesabi complex in Eveleth.
The competition, now in its fourth edition, follows its previous stop in Lacombe, Canada, in 2024, bringing together men’s and women’s national teams aiming to secure their spots at the world championships following the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. International curling figures and local authorities have highlighted the cultural, sporting, and economic impact of the tournament, which will reinforce the historic connection between the Iron Range and the sport, introduced by Scottish immigrants over a century ago.
Two Venues with History and a Commitment to Curling
The Iron Trail Motors Event Center, inaugurated in 2021, will be the tournament’s main venue. This facility includes two ice rinks, a gym, an event hall, and space for 2,000 spectators. Its modern infrastructure makes it an ideal location to host a high-level international competition. Just a few kilometers away, Curl Mesabi, opened in 1998 after the merger of local clubs, will host Division B. Eveleth, one of the hosts, has already welcomed major curling events, such as the World Junior Championship in 2007.
From World Curling to the state government, everyone has celebrated the choice of these cities. Eeva Roethlisberger, head of competitions at World Curling, emphasized the importance of the event as a pathway to the 2026 world championships. Meanwhile, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz highlighted the local passion for the sport, with nearly 40 clubs across the state. In addition, the Commissioner of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, Ida Rukavina, stressed the curling region’s cultural legacy and the economic benefits the event will bring. A tournament that promises to unite tradition, elite competition, and community.
