The 32nd Curtis Cup Match was played on August 3 and 4, 2002 at Fox Chapel Golf Club near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

[1] Carol Semple Thompson made her 12th and final appearance, having first played in 1974.

The contest was a two-day competition, with three foursomes and six singles matches on each day, a total of 18 points.

In the event of a tie, the current holder retained the Cup.

Eight players for the USA and Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event plus one non-playing captain for each team.