Quidditch, the real-life game played by wizards in “Harry Potter,” has cut ties with J.K. Rowling and the franchise by rebranding to quadball, Major League Quadball (MLQ) and U.S. Quidditch (USQ) announced Tuesday.
“Quadball isn’t just a new name, it’s a symbol for a future for the sport without limitations,” the MLQ founders wrote in statement. “With it, we hope to turn the sport into exactly what it aspires to be: something for all.”
The sport’s new name distances its affiliation with author J.K. Rowling, who came under scrutiny for making anti-trans remarks that left “Harry Potter” fans unhappy with her ties to the franchise.