CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Quadball is hosting a national qualifier for the first time in Champaign County.
Quadball is a real-life sport inspired from the game of Quidditch from the world of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. The qualifier will take place from March 8 to 9 at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex with 19 college and adult club Quadball teams across the country compete for qualification at the US Quadball Cup 2025. Quadball is a mixed-gender, full-contact sport played by around 600 teams in almost 40 countries.
The rules were adapted from the Harry Potter book series by Middlebury College in Vermont students. It is a mix of rugby, dodgeball, and flag football. The teams are made up of seven athletes who must keep a broom between their legs at all times.
“We’re excited to partner again with Experience Champaign Urbana and US Quadball for another US Quadball Cup Qualifier,” says Ryan Reid, Director of Operations for the Rantoul Family Sports Complex. “The 2023 event was a tremendous success, and we look forward to hosting this unique sport this spring and hopefully in the years to come!”
“We’re excited to host the US Quadball National Qualifier at the Rantoul Sports Complex,” says Mark Brown, Director of Event Services & Film for Experience Champaign-Urbana. “This event will introduce our community to this truly unique and enjoyable sport while creating opportunities for Quadball to grow in our area. Additionally, we’re thrilled that US Quadball is offering free entry to the event for Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club members and their families as a way to give back to our community.”
The event estimates to generate over $300,000 for the area. On the evening of Friday, March 7, all 19 teams will stop by The Fringe, located at 849 Stone Ridge Dr., Rantoul. for an informal meet-and-greet. To learn more about the sport of Quadball, visit usquadball.org.