The curling world is undergoing significant roster shifts following the Olympic Games, with several teams disbanding and new lineups forming for the 2026-27 season. Players from Canada, South Korea, and other nations have announced splits, retirements, and fresh team compositions. These moves highlight the dynamic nature of the sport post-Olympics.
The curling landscape typically sees substantial transformations after an Olympic Games, and the 2026-27 season is no exception. Numerous players are switching teams or forming new squads, as reported in recent announcements.
In women's curling, Alberta's Kayla Skrlik, along with Margot Flemming, Ashton Skrlik, and Geri-Lynn Ramsay, announced on March 11 that they will not return as a team. In an Instagram post, they stated, "we’ll always cherish the friendships, memories, and experiences we shared along the way." Similarly, Team Plett from Alberta is stepping back to focus on education and careers; skip Myla Plett plans to pursue firefighting while exploring other curling opportunities, while third Alyssa Nedohin, Chloe Fediuk, and Allie Iskiw prioritize schooling.
South Korea has been active with changes. On March 4, Eun-jung Kim revealed her new lineup shortly after her 2018 silver-medal team disbanded. Seung-youn Ha formed a team with Hye-rin Kim, Cho-hi Kim, and Seon-yeong Kim. Bo-bae Kang added Kyeong-ae Kim, and You-been Park joined Seo-jin Park, Tae-i Yang, and Su-jun Kim on the Chuncheon City Hall team.
Other notable women's moves include the decade-long Krista Scharf team from Northern Ontario splitting up on March 2, with Scharf, Sarah Potts, and Ashley Sippala stepping back while Kendra Lilly seeks options. Sarah Daniels left Quebec's Team Laurie St-Georges on February 28 to pursue new opportunities. The Danish team of Madeleine Dupont changed after Jasmin Holtermann stepped back. Manitoba's Kate Cameron team disbanded after three years. Skylar Ackerman returned to skip Robyn Silvernagle, Rachel Big Eagle, and Mary Little in Saskatchewan. Ontario's Hailey Armstrong split from her team due to philosophical differences, and Jolene Campbell retired after the 2026 Scotties.
On the men's side, Nova Scotia's Owen Purcell team is exploring options after mixed Brier results. Manitoba's Reid Carruthers retired, prompting B.J. Neufeld and Catlin Schneider to search for new teams; Connor Njegovan also stepped back for family reasons. John Epping's team split after a playdown loss. E.J. Harnden retired from Matt Dunstone's team, opening a spot.
New women's teams include those led by Skylar Ackerman, Seung-youn Ha, Bo-bae Kang, Eun-jung Kim, and You-been Park. No new men's teams have been announced yet.
