Red Bull teams up with Tetris to launch global esports tournament

Energy drink brand Red Bull has revealed that it will host an official Tetris tournament in partnership with The Tetris Company. Described as “the ultimate Tetris tournament“The inaugural Red Bull Tetris event will feature the debut of “special power-ups” designed to showcase the skills of participating players.

Qualifiers for the event are now open to players over 18 years of age and of all skill levels. As part of the tournament, Red Bull Tetris will introduce a series of new game mechanics designed to test the skills of those looking to secure a spot in the National Finals.

For the UK, details about the qualifiers have yet to be revealed. Red Bull says the dates will be announced in the coming months. The winner will advance to the Global Final, which will take place December 11-13 at the Dubai Frame, located in Dubai’s Zabeel Park.

The Dubai Frame currently holds the record for the largest frame in the world, with a height of 150 meters and a width of 95 meters. The final game of the event will take place within the confines of the frame, where more than 2,000 drones will be used to represent the game pieces.

Tetris has been bringing people together for over 40 years, creating connections between generations through its timeless gameplay. Partnering with Red Bull to launch a global competition is an exciting next chapter for us.

At Tetris, we are passionate about evolving the ways people experience the game, and this tournament is another significant step in continuing to share the joy of Tetris with the world.

Maya Rogers, president and CEO, The Tetris Company

Red Bull is no stranger to organizing unique esports and video game tournaments. In recent years, it has held events for a variety of titles, including Apex Legends, Street Fighter, League of Legends, VALORANT and Trackmania.

Does Tetris have an esports scene?
Tetris has had a passionate esports community for several decades. In 2010, the Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC), providing players with a platform to showcase their skills.

In 2025, the circuit continues to host tournaments around the world, with CTWC DAS being one of them, to be held in Cologne, Germany, July 17-19.