The Empire State Winter Games Are The Largest Olympic-style Winter Sporting Event in the Northeast (and now includes Curling). The Empire State Winter Games includes 25 sports, and added Curling for the first time in 2025.
Hosted this year again at the Utica Curling Club, registration for the 2026 Games is open.
Dates: Friday-Sunday, Jan 29-Feb 1, 2026
Chair: Michael Krumme
The Largest Olympic-style Winter Sporting Event in the Northeast
No requirement for NY residency or NY club membership – this is open to everyone
24 team limit
Open format (any combination of men and women), 3 medal events.
This will be a pooled Swiss format event, with three pool play games plus playoffs. The final schedule will not be finalized until registration is complete.
4760 Middle Settlement Road
Whitesboro, NY 13492
315-732-2500
$139/night includes breakfast
2025 Champions: Matt Hames, Dean Kelley, Mike Kessler, Jason Golubski