ACLE Final’25 drone show

A landmark night at the Jewel Stadium

The stage was set at King Abdullah Sports City—Jeddah's iconic 62,000-seat arena, known as "The Jewel." More than 58,000 fans filled the stadium to witness Al-Ahli Saudi FC take on Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in a highly anticipated AFC Champions League final. It was a night of firsts: Al-Ahli claimed their maiden continental title with a commanding 2–0 victory. And for the first time ever, a drone show soared directly above the stadium, adding a cinematic dimension to the game-day experience.

Painting the sky with victory

As the players made history on the pitch, we brought their achievement to life in the air. Cyberdrone’s fleet of 950 high-precision drones executed a dynamic aerial performance directly above King Abdullah Sports City: a rare and technically demanding location. Flying over a packed stadium of 58,000 fans, our drones mirrored the heartbeat of the final in real time, uniting the ground and sky in one powerful story.

Each figure in the performance was chosen not only for its visual impact, but for its deeper resonance with the occasion, the audience, and the cultural context:

• The palm tree and traditional tent paid homage to Saudi heritage—symbols of strength, rootedness, and hospitality. They reminded the crowd that this modern moment of triumph was grounded in a long and proud national identity.
• The footballer and goalkeeper embodied the drama of the match itself. Captured mid-action, these figures froze key emotions from the game—determination, resilience, and the split-second tension between defeat and glory.
• The cup rose into the sky as a symbol of achievement. But it was more than just a trophy—it represented the dreams of a club, the hopes of thousands, and the reward for years of effort and ambition.
• “ACLE Finals Jeddah 2025” appeared in bold, glowing letters, marking the location and year of this historic final. For the fans, it became an emblem of shared memory—one they’ll associate forever with that night.

What made this show truly special was the setting. A stadium is already an arena of emotion, noise, and unity, but bringing the sky into that space added a new vertical dimension. From the top row to the pitch, from cameras on the ground to aerial shots online, the performance felt all-encompassing.

Flying over a live sports venue requires precision, coordination, and safety above all, but it also offers a great opportunity: to turn a stadium into a full 360° experience, where fans don’t just watch—they feel surrounded, immersed, and part of something greater.

With light, movement, and cultural storytelling, we extended the power of the final beyond the field, and into the sky.

Why drone shows and football are the perfect match

There’s something extraordinary about combining the raw emotion of sport with the immersive beauty of aerial storytelling. Cyberdrone has collaborated with top-tier clubs and leagues across the world, and this performance for the AFC Champions League Elite Final 2025 was a clear example of what happens when technology, creativity, and passion collide.

For fans, drone shows amplify the emotional arc of the match, turning pre-game hype, halftime energy, or post-game celebration into cinematic moments. For clubs, they offer a canvas in the sky to showcase identity, heritage, partnerships, and pride, far beyond what a screen or stadium light show can do. And for global sporting events like this final, they elevate the atmosphere into something iconic.

A final is the culmination of a journey. It’s a story waiting to be told in full scale. And a drone show lets that story rise above the stadium, literally and emotionally.

Whether it’s revealing the club crest in glowing 3D, honoring local culture through animated symbols, or sealing a win with a sky-high trophy moment, drone light shows offer a uniquely modern way to connect with the crowd. They make memories last longer, shine brighter, and travel farther.

When the roar of the stadium meets the rhythm of the sky, you get more than a spectacle.
You get a moment fans will talk about for years.

That’s the power of drone shows in football.