Jackson Cup 2027 - historic curling in St. Moritz
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The 129th Jackson Cup brings more than a century of curling tradition to St. Moritz on 16 and 17 January 2027, a short ride from Hotel Schweizerhof in Sils Maria.
The event
The Jackson Cup is played for a silver challenge cup that N.L. Jackson donated in 1887, and St. Moritz curlers have contested it since the late 1890s. For much of its history it counted as the most important curling tournament in Switzerland, and it is still a fixture of the St. Moritz winter, hosted by the St. Moritz Curling Club, one of the oldest curling clubs on the continent. Teams gather for two days of matches in the heart of the Engadin, where curling has been part of alpine winters since the 19th century. The draw and start list are published by the club closer to the date, so check the official site for the running order. The setting does the rest: crisp January air, the peaks of the Upper Engadin on the skyline, and a tournament that carries its full history onto the ice.
Practical information
When: 16 and 17 January 2027
Where: St. Moritz Curling Club, St. Moritz
Format: two-day curling tournament; draw and start list published nearer the date
Entry: free for spectators
Getting there: about fifteen minutes from Sils Maria by car, or a direct ride on the Engadin Bus down the valley to St. Moritz
Plan your stay
Hotel Schweizerhof in Sils Maria puts the Jackson Cup within easy reach. St. Moritz is about fifteen minutes down the valley by car, or a straightforward ride on the Engadin Bus that stops near the hotel. Between days on Corviglia, Corvatsch or Furtschellas, a couple of hours watching the curling is a good way to rest the legs mid-week while staying out in the winter air. End the day at the restaurants and bars at the hotel. Come and follow the oldest names in Engadin curling with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story behind the Jackson Cup?
The Jackson Cup is played for a silver challenge cup that N.L. Jackson donated in 1887, and St. Moritz curlers have contested it since the late 1890s. For much of its history it counted as the most important curling tournament in Switzerland. It is hosted by the St. Moritz Curling Club, one of the oldest curling clubs on the continent, and the 2027 edition is the 129th.
When is the 2027 Jackson Cup?
The tournament takes place on 16 and 17 January 2027 in St. Moritz. Teams gather for two days of matches in the heart of the Engadin. The draw and start list are published by the club closer to the date, so check the official site for the running order.
Is there an admission charge for spectators?
Entry is free for spectators. You can watch a couple of hours of matches and move on, or settle in for a full day of curling in the crisp January air. The setting does the rest, with the peaks of the Upper Engadin on the skyline.
What is the easiest way to get there from Sils Maria?
St. Moritz is about fifteen minutes from Sils Maria by car. There is also a direct ride on the Engadin Bus down the valley to St. Moritz, and the bus stops near Hotel Schweizerhof. January in the Engadin is properly cold, so dress warmly for time spent watching outdoors.
Why combine the Jackson Cup with a stay at Hotel Schweizerhof?
Between days on Corviglia, Corvatsch or Furtschellas, a couple of hours at the curling is a good way to rest the legs mid-week while staying out in the winter air. The hotel sits in the village centre of Sils Maria, minutes from Lake Sils, on the quiet side of the valley. End the day back at the hotel with dinner in the Arvenstube or Restaurant Vuolp d'Or.