Quidditch is the wizarding sport in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series that uses a Quaffle, Bludgers, and a Golden Snitch.
A Quidditch match is played by two teams flying on broomsticks. The Quaffle is used primarily for scoring goals, while Bludgers interfere with players and the Seeker pursues the Golden Snitch. Catching the Snitch usually ends the match and awards a large number of points, although it does not always determine the winner.
The sport first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and becomes an important part of school life at Hogwarts. Harry plays as Gryffindor’s Seeker, while Oliver Wood, Fred and George Weasley, and other students occupy different positions across the books.
Quidditch should not be confused with the separate games Gobstones and Exploding Snap. Those are wizarding pastimes, whereas Quidditch is the broomstick sport featured in school matches and professional wizarding culture.