The World Curling Championships is an annual international competition where national teams compete in the sport of curling. Organized by the World Curling Federation, the event features both men's and women's tournaments, showcasing the best teams from around the globe. Teams qualify through regional competitions and represent their countries in a round-robin format, followed by playoffs to determine the champion. The championships have a rich history, dating back to the first men's event in 1959 and the women's event in 1979, making it a prestigious occasion in the curling calendar.