Which J.K. Rowling book is set around the Triwizard Tournament?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the J.K. Rowling novel centered on the Triwizard Tournament. In the story, Hogwarts hosts the dangerous international competition, and the Goblet of Fire unexpectedly selects Harry as a fourth champion.

The tournament traditionally involves three wizarding schools: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons Academy, and Durmstrang Institute. Its three tasks test champions with dragons, the Black Lake, and a maze. The competition gives the novel a clear structure while also advancing the wider plot involving Voldemort’s return.

The book was published in 2000 and is the fourth installment of the seven-novel series. It is substantially longer than the earlier books and marks a shift toward darker themes and more serious danger.

A common mix-up is associating the tournament with the first or final novel because the event affects the entire series. However, the Goblet of Fire itself is the object that selects the champions, and its name identifies the book.