European Cup

• Type: Quidditch Trophy
• Owners: The current winning team of the European Quidditch Cup tournament. Past winners are known to include the Falmouth Falcons and the Wimbourne Wasps.
• Maker: Unknown. The competition for which it is the prize was established in 1652 (Quidditch Through the Ages).

The physical appearance of the European Cup is not described in any of the canonical texts. As the premier trophy for the European Quidditch club league, it is presumed to be an ornate and prestigious award, likely made of precious metals and of a significant size befitting its status.

The primary function of the European Cup is to serve as the ultimate prize for the European Quidditch Cup tournament, a competition held every three years for professional club teams across Europe (Quidditch Through the Ages). It is a symbol of being the best Quidditch team on the continent. While not explicitly detailed, the Cup likely possesses enchantments befitting its status, possibly including self-cleaning charms to repel dirt and tarnish, and a magical record of its victors that inscribes the winning team's name onto its surface with each tournament.

The European Quidditch Cup tournament was established in 1652 and has been a fixture of the professional Quidditch circuit ever since (Quidditch Through the Ages). It is one of the most coveted prizes in the sport. Known historical winners include:

• Falmouth Falcons: This British team, known for its fierce style of play, has won the European Cup twice (Quidditch Through the Ages).
• Wimbourne Wasps: This team from Dorset, England, for whom Ludo Bagman once played as a Beater, has won the Cup at least once (Quidditch Through the Ages).

The European Cup is not mentioned within the main narrative of the seven Harry Potter novels and does not play a direct role in the central plot. Its existence is established in the supplementary book Quidditch Through the Ages, where it serves to build the lore of the wider wizarding world. The Cup provides crucial context for the professional Quidditch landscape, establishing a prestigious level of competition between the Hogwarts Quidditch Cup and the international Quidditch World Cup. It enhances the history and reputation of professional teams mentioned in the series, giving them tangible, high-stakes achievements beyond the British and Irish League.

• In the Quidditch World Cup (video game), a “European Cup” competition is featured. However, this version of the tournament involves national teams competing to qualify for the Quidditch World Cup. This differs from the club-based competition for a standalone trophy as described in Quidditch Through the Ages.