The 2025 World Women’s Curling Championship is set to take place in Uijeongbu, South Korea, from Saturday, March 15, to Sunday, March 23. This premier event will feature the world’s top curling teams competing for the prestigious world title.
anada begins their quest to defend their world title with an opening match against Lithuania, who are making their debut at the World Women’s Curling Championship.
Lithuania, ranked 123rd in the world, will be led by 53-year-old skip Virginija Paulauskaitė, the oldest skip in this year’s competition. Paulauskaitė brings a wealth of experience, having recently claimed the silver medal at the 2024 World Senior Curling Championships, where her team fell 7-3 to Canada’s Team Susan Froud in the final.
Despite her success at the senior level, Paulauskaitė and her team face a steep challenge in their first-ever appearance at the women’s worlds. The Lithuanian squad, which posted a 1-8 record at the European Curling Championships earlier this season, will look to make their mark on the international stage.
When Does Canada vs Lithuania Curling Start?
- Start Time: 1:00 am ET
The tournament kicks off with round-robin matches on March 15 and continues throughout the week, culminating in the medal games on March 23.
Daily Match Schedule and Timings
The championship will be played in Korea Standard Time (KST), but here are the key match timings converted for major time zones:
Time Zone Conversions:
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Eastern Time (ET) | Pacific Time (PT) | GMT (UK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. KST | 12:00 a.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. PT (Previous Day) | 5:00 a.m. GMT |
| 7:00 p.m. KST | 5:00 a.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. PT | 10:00 a.m. GMT |
| 9:00 p.m. KST | 7:00 a.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. PT | 12:00 p.m. GMT |
| 11:00 p.m. KST | 9:00 a.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. PT | 2:00 p.m. GMT |
For the most accurate match start times in your region, check with official broadcasters or sports streaming platforms.
Team Canada’s Match Schedule with Timings
Round-Robin Matches:
- Saturday, March 15 – 1:00 a.m. ET – vs. Lithuania
- Saturday, March 15 – 6:00 a.m. ET – vs. Scotland
- Sunday, March 16 – 1:00 a.m. ET – vs. Sweden
- Monday, March 17 – 1:00 a.m. ET – vs. Denmark
- Monday, March 17 – 8:00 p.m. ET – vs. United States
- Tuesday, March 18 – 6:00 a.m. ET – vs. Türkiye
- Tuesday, March 18 – 8:00 p.m. ET – vs. South Korea
- Wednesday, March 19 – 6:00 a.m. ET – vs. Norway
- Wednesday, March 19 – 8:00 p.m. ET – vs. Switzerland
- Thursday, March 20 – 6:00 a.m. ET – vs. Japan
- Friday, March 21 – 1:00 a.m. ET – vs. Italy
- Friday, March 21 – 6:00 a.m. ET – vs. China
*Playoff & Medal Rounds (if qualified):
- Friday, March 21 – 9:00 p.m. ET – Qualification Playoff
- Saturday, March 22 – 3:00 a.m. ET – Semifinals
- Saturday, March 22 – 9:00 p.m. ET – Bronze Medal Game
- Sunday, March 23 – 3:00 a.m. ET – Gold Medal Game
Where to Watch the Women’s Curling Championship?
Fans can catch all the action live on major sports networks and streaming platforms, including:
- Canada: TSN, RDS (French)
- USA: NBC Sports, Peacock
- International: World Curling
For real-time updates, scores, and schedule changes, visit the official World Curling Federation website or follow your local sports broadcaster.
Team Canada (defending champions)
- Skip: Rachel Homan
- Third: Tracy Fleury
- Second: Emma Miskew
- Lead: Sarah Wilkes
- Alternate: Rachelle Brown
Team Lithuania
- Skip: Virginija Paulauskaite
- Third: Olga Dvojeglazova
- Second: Migle Kiudyte
- Lead: Ruta Blaziene
- Alternate: Justina Zalieckiene
