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The women’s curling semifinals at the Winter Games deliver drama and tension in equal measure. Canada and Sweden meet in a winner-takes-all clash that will decide who advances to the gold medal match, while the other semifinal pits the United States against Switzerland. Fans can expect tight strategy, last-stone pressure and a sweeping display of skill at Cortina Olympic Stadium.
Semifinal clash: Canada vs. Sweden at a glance
This semifinal is a rematch of a round-robin pairing won by Canada. Now, the result resets: the two teams play for a spot in the Olympic gold medal game. Sweden enters the rink with multiple Olympic titles in its history. Canada remains a perennial favorite in women’s curling.
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- Stage: Olympic women’s curling semifinal
- Venue: Cortina Olympic Stadium
- Stakes: Winner advances to gold medal game; loser moves to bronze medal match
Live score — end-by-end scoreboard
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| Sweden | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Play-by-play highlights and pivotal moments
Below are key updates from the semifinal as the ends unfold. Times listed are Eastern.
- 8:05 a.m. ET — Match begins with Sweden holding the hammer.
- 8:14 a.m. ET — Early pressure sends Sweden into the lead in the first end as their stones sit second and third.
- 8:22 a.m. ET — Canada debates its final shot in the opening end. Sweden executes a ricochet to claim the first point. Sweden 1-0; Canada has hammer.
- 8:32–8:34 a.m. ET — In the second end, Sweden briefly sits two. Canada scrambles to respond but fails to secure stones in the house.
- 8:38 a.m. ET — Canada answers a Swedish guard with a precise takeout to level the game. Score tied 1-1.
- 8:47–8:51 a.m. ET — Third end plays out with Canada forcing Sweden to use the hammer. A late displacement gives Sweden a point and a 2-1 advantage.
- 9:02 a.m. ET — Early in the fourth, Sweden sits two with Canada trying to apply pressure from the rings.
How to watch the Canada vs. Sweden semifinal
Match start time and broadcast windows
- Start time: 8:05 a.m. ET
- Location: Cortina Olympic Stadium
Where to stream live
- United States: Peacock (live stream)
- Canada: CBC Gem (live stream)
There is no traditional TV broadcast for this specific match. Streaming services are the only official options to watch live. Viewers should log in to Peacock in the U.S. or CBC Gem in Canada to follow every end.
Context: Olympic women’s curling history and stakes
Women’s curling became a full Olympic sport in 1998. Canada won that inaugural title. Since then, Sweden has captured gold multiple times and remains one of the sport’s top nations. This semifinal pits two countries with deep curling pedigrees against each other.
Upcoming women’s curling schedule at the Olympics
Key matchups and broadcast windows for the next days. Times are Eastern.
| Time (ET) | Event | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 8:05 a.m. | Canada vs. Sweden — Semifinal | Peacock, CBC Gem |
| 8:05 a.m. | United States vs. Switzerland — Semifinal | Peacock, CBC Gem |
| 8:05 a.m. (Sat) | Bronze Medal Game | Peacock, CBC Gem |
| 5:05 a.m. (Sun) | Gold Medal Game | Peacock, CBC Gem |
