Bull Trophy Curling Championship 2027 in Grindelwald
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From 22 to 24 January 2027, the 39th Bull Trophy curling championship takes place indoors at the Grindelwald sports centre, about an hour from Wengen by train. Around 24 international teams compete for a CHF 10,000 prize pool, and entry is free.
The event
The Bull Trophy is held on the ice rinks of the sports centre in Grindelwald, so it runs whatever the weather is doing outside. Roughly two dozen teams from across the international curling scene play through the weekend, and the standard is high. If you have never watched curling closely, it rewards a bit of attention: the sweeping, the line calls and the tactical last stones are far more absorbing up close than they look from a distance.
Spectators are welcome to drop in across the three days, and there is no ticket to buy. It makes for a relaxed, warm alternative to a full day on the slopes, and an easy thing to build an afternoon around.
A day trip from Wengen
The championship is in Grindelwald, not Wengen, and it is indoors. From Wengen you ride the Wengernalpbahn up to Kleine Scheidegg and down the other side to Grindelwald, or drop to Lauterbrunnen and travel round; either way it is roughly an hour each way. That makes the Bull Trophy a comfortable day trip: go over for a session, watch a few ends, and be back in the village by evening.
Practical information
Dates: 22 to 24 January 2027
Edition: 39th
Where: Grindelwald sports centre ice rinks, indoors
Teams: around 24 international teams
Prize pool: CHF 10,000
Entry: free, spectators welcome to drop in
Getting there: about an hour from Wengen by train
Plan your stay
The Bull Trophy falls in the busy January stretch in the Jungfrau region, so book your stay in good time. Staying at Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern Collection Hotel, puts you next to the Wengen railway station for the ride over to Grindelwald and back, with the rest of the region's winter within easy reach from the same platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bull Trophy?
The Bull Trophy is an international curling championship held on the ice rinks of the Grindelwald sports centre, with the 39th edition in 2027. Around 24 international teams play through the weekend for a CHF 10,000 prize pool, and the standard is high. Up close, the sweeping, the line calls and the tactical last stones make it far more absorbing than it looks from a distance.
When does the Bull Trophy run, and does the weather matter?
The championship runs from 22 to 24 January 2027. It is held indoors at the Grindelwald sports centre, so it goes ahead whatever the weather is doing outside. Spectators are welcome to drop in at any point across the three days.
Do spectators need tickets?
No, entry is free and there is no ticket to buy. You can go over for a session, watch a few ends and leave when you like. It makes a relaxed, warm alternative to a full day on the slopes.
How do I get there from Wengen?
The trip takes roughly an hour each way by train. From Wengen you ride the Wengernalpbahn up to Kleine Scheidegg and down the other side to Grindelwald, or drop to Lauterbrunnen and travel round. Either way it works as a comfortable day trip, with you back in the village by evening.
Why stay at Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn during the championship?
Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn is next to the Wengen railway station, so the ride to Grindelwald and the rest of the region's winter start from the same platform. The Bull Trophy falls in the busy January stretch in the Jungfrau region, so book your stay in good time. After a day at the rink you return to a car-free village and Wengen's largest wellness area.