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Ad of the Day: Red Bull turns Dubai sky into world’s biggest game of Tetris

The drinks brand transformed a classic video game into a live, drone-powered spectacle in the clouds.

By Amy Houston, Senior Reporter

The Drum

December 16, 2025 | 1 min read

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Red Bull turned the sky into a playable arena, creating the first official Tetris game ever staged live above a city. Using 2,800 drones above the Dubai Frame, the brand transformed a five-minute esports final into a real-time competition, with every move visualized instantly against the night skyline.

The activation fused gaming, technology and experiential marketing at an unprecedented scale. As the finale of a global tournament that drew more than 7m mobile qualifiers from 60 countries, the event showcased the brand’s ability to elevate a familiar game into an out-of-home spectacle.

By combining competitive intensity with cutting-edge drone technology, the experience tapped directly into childhood nostalgia while pushing esports into new physical territory, moving away from conventional campaigns.

 

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