International Quidditch Association World Cup
The first intercollegiate Quidditch World Cup was held in 2007 at Middlebury College in Vermont, between Middlebury and Vassar College from Poughkeepsie, New York. The World Cup last took place at Randall's Island in New York City. It is a two day event from 9 o'clock in the morning until 9 o'clock at night. The event has musical, circus and headlining performers throughout the day while the games take place on ten fields.
The World Cup features:
- 100 college and high school teams from 22 states and four nations.
- Over 2,000 uniformed, broom-riding athletes.
- Over a dozen live rock bands, Wizard Rock, Circus sideshows, live owl demonstrations, costumes and more.
- Live commentary on every field from professional improv comedians from the PIT club in NYC.
- Food and libations such as butterbeer, turkey legs, Bertie Botts beans, BBQ, chili, hot chocolate, and real beer.
- Wands, brooms, robes, scarves, and other wizardly gear for sale.
- Championships in Icahn Stadium, a world class venue that seats 5,000.
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