● From December 11-13, the world’s best players face off in the Red Bull Tetris® World Final – a high stakes showdown that culminates with over 4,000 drones creating a breathtaking visual canvas for the first-ever live playable Tetris game against the backdrop of the Dubai Frame.
● The weekend will showcase special guest appearances from Tetris legends, as well as live music performances, ensuring an unmissable celebration for spectators around the world.
● Tickets are available for purchase via https://www.redbull.com/mea-en/events/red-bull-tetris-uae/
The wait is almost over. From December 11-13, top Tetris® players will go head-to-head at the Red Bull Tetris World Final in Dubai, the culmination of a groundbreaking global tournament that takes the iconic puzzle game to new heights with unexpected new twists. After months of fierce national competitions across 60 countries, this ultimate showdown will crown one history-making winner beneath the desert sky in a spectacle never seen before in gaming.
The Red Bull Tetris World Final marks the end of a global journey that began with millions of gameplays in qualifiers played right on the participants’ mobile phones. Then the field was narrowed down through intense PC-based National Finals, where winners earned the right to represent their nation at the first-ever World Final. Among those earning their spot on the world stage is 21-year-old Chingun Bilguunsaikhan, a Mongolian student representing the UAE. Currently studying Business Management and Technology at Tetr College of Business in Dubai, Chingun has been passionate about Tetris since childhood, drawn to its strategic and calming gameplay that sharpens focus and problem-solving skills. Now, the national winners converge in Dubai for a one-of-a-kind esports finale, where the final clash will be played out by 2,000 airborne drones against the stunning backdrop of the Dubai Frame – the first official live playable Tetris game in the sky.
As a future-focused city, Dubai is leveraging its high digital engagement to attract global talent and create a year-round esports ecosystem. By hosting landmark events such as this, Dubai continues to showcase itself as a dynamic global destination where culture, innovation, and entertainment intersect to attract top-tier talent, investment, and visitors from around the world. The selection of the Dubai Frame as the backdrop has added resonance, serving as a link between the city’s past, present and future, and seamlessly incorporating Dubai’s iconic architecture and skyline into a world-class event.
“When I created Tetris in 1984, I never imagined it would become the global cultural icon it is today, continuing to evolve in new and exciting ways,” said Alexey Pajitnov, creator of Tetris. “One of my biggest dreams has been to see it played with drones, so I’m thrilled to see that dream come to life. Red Bull Tetris perfectly captures our shared spirit of innovation, excitement, and energy, taking the game to new heights like never before.”
To earn their place in the historic final game, the national winners from 60 countries will engage in a full day of unbridled competition on PC at the breathtaking desert setting of the Terra Solis, first battling through high-stakes seeding rounds in order to advance to 1v1 semi-finals. From there, the competition builds towards the grand finale on December 13, where the top two players will duel in the winner-takes-all Faceoff.
Beyond the competition, the Red Bull Tetris World Final will showcase thrilling live music performances by Firdaus Orchestra, an all-women ensemble based out of the UAE, and special guests, before culminating in a one-of-a-kind drone show put on by Lumasky – one of the world’s leading drone light show providers, renowned for breaking multiple Guinness World Records and delivering breathtaking visual displays across more than 40 countries. With Lumasky’s technology, the Red Bull Tetris World Final will transform the Dubai sky into a playable canvas, creating an unforgettable experience for players and spectators alike.
“For more than 40 years, Tetris has been an iconic game inspiring creativity and connection worldwide,” said Maya Rogers, President and CEO of Tetris. “The Red Bull Tetris World Final takes the game to new levels of innovation, competition, and excitement. With players from 60 countries coming together under a sky lit by 2,000 drones, it’s a breathtaking celebration of skill and unity with the excitement and energy only Red Bull can bring to the experience.”
As part of its ongoing strategic collaboration with Red Bull, Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a premier destination for world-class global events, while fostering social connection across the city in alignment with the UAE’s Year of Community, and extending the city’s brand reach across leisure and sport. Aida Al Busaidy, Associate Vice President of Consumer and Social Advocacy, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said: “Dubai is proud to welcome the world for the Red Bull Tetris World Final, an extraordinary convergence of creativity, technology, and competition which truly reflects Dubai’s spirit of innovation, ambition, and forward-thinking vision. Through strategic planning and the successful execution of ongoing partnerships and projects, we’re not only hosting spectacular experiences but also cementing Dubai’s position as a global hub for entertainment. By collaborating with trailblazing partners like Red Bull, we’re able to deliver exceptional activations that create unforgettable moments. Our ability to attract world-class talent and host top-tier events continues to fuel our drive to deliver value to both our visitors and residents, reinforcing our commitment to making Dubai the world’s best city to visit, live, and work in.”
Celebrating more than 40 years of Tetris, Red Bull Tetris introduces thrilling twists to the timeless gameplay, including new power-ups, gravity shifts, speed boosts and a special Golden Tetrimino. The result: fast-paced, time-limited rounds that challenge even the most seasoned Tetris competitors, making every match a test of skill, adaptability and strategy.
To find out more about Red Bull Tetris and the World Final in Dubai, head to: https://www.redbull.com/tetris
For tickets, visit: https://www.redbull.com/mea-en/events/red-bull-tetris-uae/
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Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the emirate as a major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda,D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy and consolidate its position among the top three global cities over the next decade.
Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to visit, live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.
DET is the principal authority for planning, supervising, developing and marketing Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for licensing and classifying all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. DET’s portfolio includes Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), Dubai SME, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai College of Tourism (DCT).
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Tetris
The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world. Created in 1984, the brand continues to be loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures. Billions of Tetris games are played online every year, and over 520 million units have been sold worldwide. The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment and more. Tetris Holding, LLC, is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide, and The Tetris Company, Inc. is its exclusive licensee. For the latest information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit: www.tetris.com.
Become a fan of Tetris on Facebook (@Tetris) and follow Tetris on X (@Tetris_Official) and Instagram (@Tetris_Official). Learn more about the history of the game by watching the Apple Original Film “Tetris” now streaming on Apple TV+.
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