NEW DELHI: In a never-before-seen fusion of nostalgia and innovation, Red Bull and The Tetris Company have launched Red Bull Tetris®, a global gaming tournament that begins on your mobile phone and ends in the skies of Dubai. Announced on World Tetris Day, the high-octane competition is now open to players worldwide — culminating in the first-ever live, playable Tetris game rendered by over 2,000 synchronized drones above the legendary Dubai Frame, from December 11 to 13, 2025.
Open to players aged 18 and above, the global qualifiers welcome participants of all skill levels. Registration is now live at www.redbull.com/tetris. Players must compete on mobile devices to earn a top spot on their national leaderboard. The best performers will advance to in-person National Finals, where they’ll battle 1v1 on PC to win the honor of representing their country at the World Final in Dubai.
Classic Gameplay Meets Red Bull Innovation
While rooted in the addictive tile-matching mechanics that have defined Tetris for over 40 years, Red Bull Tetris® amps up the challenge with a range of new features: special power-ups, the coveted Golden Tetrimino, gravity shifts, speed boosts, and fast-paced time-limited rounds — ensuring no two matches are ever the same.
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Maya Rogers, President and CEO of The Tetris Company, said,
“Tetris has been bringing people together for more than 40 years, creating connections across generations through its timeless gameplay. Partnering with Red Bull to launch a global competition is an exciting next chapter for us — one that celebrates the energy, creativity, and community that both of our brands inspire. At Tetris, we’re passionate about evolving the ways people experience the game, and this tournament is another meaningful step in continuing to share the joy of Tetris with the world.”
The World Final in Dubai will go beyond gaming — featuring immersive experiences, live music performances, and celebrity appearances. Finalists will first compete in seeding rounds, followed by high-stakes elimination duels. The event’s grand finale on December 13 will see Tetris come to life like never before — with the final match played out in the sky, as thousands of drones animate the game above the desert skyline in a spectacular fusion of technology and artistry.
Tetris®: A Global Gaming Phenomenon
Created in 1984, the Tetris® brand is one of the most iconic and widely recognized in video game history. Loved by players of all ages and cultures, it has sold more than 520 million units globally and continues to engage billions of players online each year. Its legacy includes partnerships with major publishers like Nintendo and Sega, as well as licensing across electronics, toys, apparel, and more. Tetris Holding, LLC owns the rights to the game globally, with The Tetris Company, Inc. serving as the exclusive licensee.
As the Red Bull Tetris World Final approaches, fans across the globe are invited to play, compete, and witness an unprecedented chapter in the legacy of one of gaming’s greatest icons — a tournament that begins in your hands and ends in the stars.
