2020 Major League Quidditch Championship Coming To Elkridge

ELKRIDGE, MD — Harry Potter fans rejoice! The 2020 Major League Quidditch (MLQ) Championship will be held in Howard County Aug. 15-16 at Troy Park at Elkridge. Inspired by the popular Harry Potter books and films, quidditch is a competitive, gender-integrated, full-contact sport played by athletes around the world. Howard County was selected in September from among four national finalists to host the games and participated in a thorough evaluation of the experience and facilities being offered to players and spectators.

“Howard County is known across the region for its exceptional recreation facilities which attract a variety of tournaments, league games and practices. The 2020 Major League Quidditch Championship will bring yet another unique sporting event to our community,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in a statement. “Earlier this year, a Harry Potter themed ‘Wizarding Weekend’ attracted thousands of visitors to Historic Elliott City, reinforcing the popularity of this powerhouse literary fictional series. I thank Major League Quidditch for bringing this championship to our county and I encourage our residents to come out, support, and enjoy this fun event.”

In partnership with Visit Howard County, the national two-day event will feature the final matches among the 12 best teams in the United States and Canada for the coveted Benepe Cup, named for the sport league’s founder. Troy Park at Elkridge previously hosted the 2018 United States Quidditch Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship.