“KARUIZAWA INTERNATIONAL (Curling)” is an international competitive tournament held in the Karuizawa area of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As the longest-running curling tournament in Japan, it draws large crowds of spectators to Karuizawa each time, eager to watch the intense play of top teams from around the world up close.
“KARUIZAWA INTERNATIONAL (Curling)” has launched ticket sales through “Tickets in Japan” a ticket sales service for inbound tourists, continuing from the previous tournament to meet the viewing needs of international visitors.
・About Available Tickets
Thursday, September 17 – Friday, September 18, 2026: Sessions 1–8 (Preliminary rounds) FanFun SEAT General Admission
Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, 2026: Sessions 11–13 FanFun on ice SEAT
Tickets in Japan
‘FanFun on ice SEAT’ is a special seat located within the arena, offering an up-close view of the competition. Enjoy the thrilling action unfolding right before your eyes from this exclusive seat.
・What is “Tickets in Japan”?
It is a ticket sales service for visitors traveling to Japan. The service offers tickets for entertainment such as sports, music, and theater, as well as tickets for amusement facilities. In addition to ticket purchases, the site also features articles on event information and local area guides to help you make the most of your trip to Japan.
The site currently sells to 8 regions (United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Canada) and supports 3 languages (English, Traditional Chinese, Korean).
・Sales Overview
Event: GSOC SATELLITE EVENTS KARUIZAWA INTERNATIONAL 2026 (Curling)
Dates: Thursday, September 17 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
Times: Please visit Tickets in Japan for session times
Tickets Available:
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Sessions 1・2・3・4 (Preliminary Round) FanFun SEAT General Admission
Friday, September 18, 2026 Sessions 5・6・7・8 (Preliminary Round) FanFun SEAT General Admission
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Session 11 (QF)・12 (Semifinal) FanFun on ice SEAT
Sunday, September 20, 2026 Session 13 (Final・Third Place Match) FanFun on ice SEAT
Ticket Prices: FanFun SEAT General Admission ¥6,500
FanFun on ice SEAT ¥26,000
※A 10% service fee applies separately
Ticketing Site : Tickets in Japan
※Match schedules will be announced on the official tournament website by mid-August (no later than August 17)
・The Appeal of Curling
Curling is an ice sport in which players slide stones toward a circular target called a “house” approximately 40 meters away, competing for points. The sport requires advanced strategy and forward-thinking tactics, earning it the nickname “chess on ice.”
While most curling competitions are held in Canada or Europe, one tournament that takes place in the town of Karuizawa in Japan has earned high praise from both competing athletes and spectators alike — the KARUIZAWA INTERNATIONAL (Curling).
