Show summary Hide summary
Switzerland ended the United States’ run in a tactical semifinal to reach the women’s curling gold-medal game. The Swiss used the hammer and smart blank ends to take control, while Team USA couldn’t convert enough chances. Switzerland now advances to face Sweden, and the U.S. will play for bronze against Canada.
Final scoreline and end-by-end breakdown
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Key moments and live updates from the semifinal
All times listed in Eastern Time.
- 8:05 a.m. — Play began with the United States holding the hammer.
- 8:19 a.m. — The U.S. opened the scoring in the first end, despite a heavy Swiss reply.
- 8:42 a.m. — A Swiss takeout late in the third tied the match and returned the hammer to Switzerland.
- 8:59 a.m. — Switzerland capitalized with two in the fourth to move ahead.
- 9:15 a.m. — The U.S. scraped back a single in five, trimming the gap to one.
- 9:32–9:56 a.m. — Strategy took over as Switzerland forced blanks and kept the hammer.
- 10:01 a.m. — A Swiss removal in the eighth created a pivotal scoring opportunity.
- 10:28 a.m. — The ninth ended 5-4 in Switzerland’s favor after a late U.S. shot earned one point.
- 10:44 a.m. — Switzerland executed the final hammer to seal a 7-4 victory.
How Switzerland tilted the game their way
- Switzerland used the hammer effectively and managed several blank ends.
- The Swiss prioritized placement and defense over risky attempts.
- Team USA had opportunities but could not turn them into multiple-point ends.
- In the decisive moments, the Swiss drew through guards to score and close out the match.
The result came down to disciplined shot selection and late-game execution.
Where and when to watch the remaining matches
Start times and channels
- Semifinal start: 8:05 a.m. ET (the U.S. vs Switzerland match began at this time).
- TV: USA network for U.S. viewers.
- Streaming: Peacock in the United States and CBC Gem in Canada.
Note: The linear broadcast on USA was scheduled to begin later than puck drop. Streaming platforms start on time.
Upcoming Olympic women’s curling slate and broadcast windows
| Date (ET) | Event | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 20 — 8:05 a.m. | Canada vs Sweden; United States vs Switzerland (semifinals) | Peacock, CBC Gem; USA (tape) |
| Saturday, Feb 21 — 8:05 a.m. | Bronze medal game | Peacock, CBC Gem |
| Sunday, Feb 22 — 5:05 a.m. | Gold medal game | Peacock, CBC Gem |
What’s next for the teams involved
- Switzerland advances to the gold-medal match and will meet Sweden on Sunday.
- United States will compete for bronze against Canada on Saturday morning.
