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Reach for the skies: Drone Racing World Cup 2025 is flying to Riyadh

The weekend long event has a massive prize pool

Reach for the skies: Drone Racing World Cup 2025 is flying to Riyadh

Prepare to be mesmerized.

Saudi Arabia has been all about doing new things and hosting events for the first time.

Whether it is the adrenaline-packed Monday Night RAW debuting in Saudi last year or the resounding UFC Power Slap thundering in this year, something new is always around the corner.

Now, the buzzing of drones is about to take over the Kingdom.

The Drone Racing World Cup 2025 is ready to take off for the first time in the Middle East. The exciting event was announced via the official Instagram account of Riyadh Season.

Held in the capital, the vroom-vroom action will have you craning your neck to catch the winning drone as it zips across the sky.

What’s more, the high speeds event will also have high stakes with a prize pool of over SAR1 million up for grabs.

Drone Racing World Cup 2025

The Kingdom will be hosting the Riyadh Season-sponsored world championship this weekend. The event has been organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, in association with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).

This marks the first event of its kind in the Middle East, featuring elite drone pilots from over 50 countries competing in thrilling high-speed races for a chance to win prizes totaling over 1 million SAR.

Drone Racing World Cup 2025 location

The awesome race will be held at the uber popular Boulevard City.

Drone Racing World Cup 2025 dates

Watch the drones chase each other down from Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, January 25.

Drone Racing World Cup 2025 tickets

No tickets are needed for the thrumming and humming championship, but you do need to reserve a spot on webook.com. The reservation can be made for free.

Drone Racing World Cup 2025 experiences

Drone Drag Racing

Gear up for the Drone Drag Race, the ultimate adrenaline sensation. This time, speed and skill soar into the skies, much like the famous vehicle drag races. In a race intended for experienced pilots and enthusiasts, test your drone’s lightning-fast capabilities and compete against the clock. Show off your speed, break records, and establish yourself as the drone track’s quickest person. Win special rewards by setting the fastest time in the Drone Drag Race.

Drone Lab

Create your vision and soar. Become a proficient drone designer by enrolling in the Drone Lab workshop. You will learn the craft of creating, constructing, and assembling your own drone step-by-step through an amazing experience that is broken up into three extensive stations. This session is an inspirational exploration of the world of invention and technology, not merely a technical exercise. This is your opportunity to experience the excitement of making your own drone and taking it to the sky, regardless of your level of experience! By taking part in Drone Lab, you will automatically be eligible to win special rewards.

Flying Experience

Have you ever wanted to fly? Enter the Flying Experience Zone where we will give you access to cutting-edge drones for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! You will soar in a safe, enclosed area created for maximum safety and fun under the direction of experienced pilots. All ages can enjoy this exercise, whether you’re a novice learning new skills or an experienced enthusiast pushing yourself.
Don’t pass up the opportunity to fly and enjoy the excitement of drone piloting. By taking part in Flying Experience, you will automatically be eligible to win special rewards.

VR Drone Experience

Explore the future with the VR Drone Experience Zone, where you can fly drones at breakneck speeds and do exhilarating stunts in a breathtaking virtual setting. With its high level of realism, this heart-pounding adventure is suitable for all skill levels, from novices to challenge seekers. Don’t pass up this opportunity to test your love of speed and accuracy through virtual flying! Take part in the VR Drone Experience to be automatically entered to win special prizes.

Sports and Riyadh

Want even more speedy action? The Jeddah Corniche Track is ready to play host to Carlos Sainz Jr. as he debuts in a Williams and seven-time-WDC Lewis Hamilton as he debuts in a Ferrari along with 18 of the world’s best drivers at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend in April. There is also the E-Prix weekend which will take over the Red Sea city in February as well as the water and speeding excitement of E1.

Free. Thu Jan 23-Sat Jan 25. Boulevard City, Hittin, webook.com.



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