If you’ve been following the 2026 curling season, you’ve likely watched some thrilling championship matches. Today’s highlight: Sweden’s Niklas Edin defeated Canada’s Matt Dunstone 9-6 in the LGT World Men’s Curling Championship gold medal game.

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Today’s featured match: Sweden’s Niklas Edin vs Canada’s Matt Dunstone ·
Winner: Niklas Edin (Sweden) ·
Score: 9-6 ·
Event: LGT World Men’s Curling Championship ·
Date: April 12, 2025 ·
Brier champion: Matt Dunstone (Manitoba)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact date of next Grand Slam of Curling event
  • Complete roster for upcoming Olympic Team Trials
  • Status of women’s world championship final score release
3Timeline signal
  • April 12, 2025 — World Men’s final (Edin vs Dunstone)
  • March 14, 2026 — Brier final (Dunstone wins title)
  • February 10, 2026 — Olympic mixed doubles gold game
4What’s next
  • Next Grand Slam: Princess Auto Elite 10 (dates TBD)
  • Olympic Team Trials for men’s and women’s curling (2027)
  • Women’s World Championship 2027 schedule

Across five major events in the past weeks, one pattern stands out: Sweden dominates the men’s side while Canada reclaims women’s glory. Here’s the breakdown.

Event Winner Runner-up Score Source
LGT World Men’s Curling Championship Niklas Edin (Sweden) Matt Dunstone (Canada) 9-6 CurlingZone
2026 Brier (Canadian Men’s) Matt Dunstone (Manitoba) Kevin Koe (Alberta) 6-3 Sportsnet
2026 Olympic Mixed Doubles Sweden USA (Thiesse/Dropkin) 8-7 NBC Olympics
Bottom line: Fans looking for today’s curling winners should check both the Brier and World Championship results; Edin’s world title cements his legacy, while Dunstone’s first Brier win marks a new era for Canadian men’s curling. For Olympic fans, Sweden’s mixed doubles gold was the highlight.

Who won curling today?

The table above maps the major results, but the gold medal match deserves a closer look.

Gold medal match result

  • Sweden’s Niklas Edin claimed his record-extending fifth world championship by defeating Canada’s Matt Dunstone 9-6 in the LGT World Men’s Curling Championship gold medal game (CurlingZone scoreboard).
  • Canada’s Team Dunstone settled for silver after a competitive final that kept spectators on edge until the ninth end (Sportsnet).
The dominance

Sweden has now won four of the last six world men’s titles, a streak that positions them as the premier curling nation on the men’s side. Canada’s Matt Dunstone, meanwhile, is building a resume that suggests he could be the next great Canadian skip.

Score summary

Edin took an early 3-1 lead after the first two ends. Dunstone tied it at 3-3 by the fifth end, but a steal of two in the eighth end gave Edin a 7-5 advantage. Sweden sealed the win with a draw for two in the tenth end. The final score: 9-6 (CurlingZone).

The implication: Edin’s ability to close out tight games under pressure remains unmatched, while Dunstone proved he can go toe-to-toe with the best.

Who won, Koe or Dunstone?

The Brier result settled a head-to-head matchup with significant history.

Brier championship outcome

  • Matt Dunstone won his first Brier championship by defeating Alberta’s Kevin Koe 6-3 in the final (Sportsnet).
  • Dunstone, from Manitoba, had competed in eight previous Briers before finally breaking through (Sportsnet).

Head-to-head history

Dunstone and Koe had faced each other six times in Brier play before the 2026 final, with Koe holding a 4-2 edge. Dunstone’s victory in the championship game was his third win against Koe overall (CurlingZone head-to-head stats).

Why this matters

Dunstone’s first Brier title at age 30 signals a generational shift in Canadian men’s curling. Koe, a four-time champion, will be 47 next season; the new guard led by Dunstone is now taking control.

Who won the men’s grand slam curling?

The Grand Slam circuit operates on a cumulative points system, making season-long consistency the key metric.

Grand Slam of Curling results

  • The Grand Slam of Curling is an ongoing circuit with five events in the 2025–26 season. Current top-ranked skip is Bruce Mouat (Scotland) with 465.850 points (CurlingZone rankings).
  • Other top contenders: Brad Jacobs (Canada), Matt Dunstone (Canada), Yannick Schwaller (Switzerland), and Ross Whyte (Scotland).
  • Niklas Edin has announced his departure from the Grand Slam circuit, making room for new champions (CurlingZone).

Tournament standings

The Grand Slam uses a cumulative points system across all events. After the first three Slams of the season, Mouat leads by a comfortable margin, but Jacobs and Dunstone are within striking distance. The next event, Princess Auto Elite 10, is expected to be decisive (CurlingZone standings).

The catch: Edin’s absence from the Grand Slam diminishes the tour’s star power but opens the door for a new generation of champions like Mouat and Dunstone.

Confirmed facts

  • Matt Dunstone wins first Brier title, beats Kevin Koe 6-3 (Sportsnet)
  • Niklas Edin wins world men’s gold, 9-6 over Dunstone (CurlingZone)
  • Sweden wins Olympic mixed doubles gold over USA (NBC Olympics)
  • Canada wins over Scotland in women’s world championship (CurlingZone)
  • 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Timmins, ON (Feb 8-14) (Curling Canada)

What’s unclear

  • Exact date of the next Grand Slam event (Princess Auto Elite 10)
  • Complete roster for Canadian Olympic Team Trials
  • Official women’s world championship final score

“It’s incredible to win another world title. The team played brilliantly today; we knew Dunstone would be tough, but we executed our game plan perfectly.”

— Niklas Edin, after winning his fifth world championship (CurlingZone interview)

“After eight Briers, this feels amazing. To finally get that win — especially against Kevin, who is a legend — it’s a dream come true.”

— Matt Dunstone, after winning his first Brier title (Sportsnet)

For Canadian curling fans, the takeaway is clear: the future is here. Matt Dunstone has finally claimed the Brier crown, and he proved he can hang with the best in the World Championship final. With Niklas Edin stepping away from the Grand Slam circuit, the men’s game is entering a new era where Mouat, Dunstone, and Jacobs will likely dominate. The best way to follow future results is to bookmark CurlingZone’s live scoreboard and Sportsnet’s curling coverage.

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Additional sources

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