Staffordshire to host 'British Quidditch Cup'

Teams across Europe play Quidditch Credit: PA

Harry Potter played it throughout his years at Hogwarts - but now the magical sport Quidditch is coming a little closer to home.

The British Quidditch Cup is set to be held in Rugeley in Staffordshire, with teams from across the country set to compete to become the national champion.

It will go ahead on the 19th and 20th March 2016 at the Rugeley Leisure Centre.

Those competing will know that there's even more at stake than the national title. Selected members will be chosen to represent the UK at the World Cup in Germany in July.

The Midlands will be well-represented in the tournament - some of the top teams set to compete are:

  • Nottingham Nightmares

  • Warwick Quidditch Club

  • Louhgborough Longshots