𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡: 2,000 Drones Light Up Santa Monica Sky in WNBA–Tissot Celebration

SANTA MONICA — Monday, October 20, 2025 — The skies above Santa Monica Beach illuminated in a dazzling display Monday night as 2,000 drones took flight in celebration of the new WNBA Shot Clock by Swiss watchmaker Tissot.

The choreographed drone show, produced by Sky Elements Drone Shows, transformed the night sky into a digital canvas above the Santa Monica Pier, featuring vivid animations and synchronized formations that paid tribute to basketball’s iconic countdown timer.

Tissot, the official timekeeper of the NBA since 2015 and the official watch of the WNBA, unveiled its latest precision innovation in partnership with the league. The event drew spectators along the beach and pier, many capturing the light show on phones as the drones formed symbols of the NBA and Tissot logos high above the Pacific.

The shot clock—introduced to the NBA in 1954 to curb stalling tactics and boost scoring—has become a defining feature of modern basketball. Today, the 24-second timer governs gameplay across professional and amateur leagues worldwide, serving as both a strategic element and a visual centerpiece of the sport.

Monday’s show not only celebrated the evolution of timekeeping in basketball but also highlighted the fusion of sports, technology, and artistry through aerial innovation.

1,000 Drones Illuminate Santa Monica Sky for ‘Beast Games’ Premiere

The Santa Monica Pier came alive with a dazzling display of light and technology on Thursday night as 1,000 drones lit up the night sky in celebration of the highly anticipated premiere of *Beast Games* on Amazon’s Prime Video. The synchronized drone show captivated onlookers, setting the tone for the record-breaking reality competition series created by YouTube sensation MrBeast. The aerial spectacle was executed by the renowned drone performance troupe, Pixis Drones, whose illustrious career spans over three decades of global entertainment events. Their innovative performance served as the grand opening act for the official launch festivities, held at the iconic Santa Monica Pier. The celebration was a fitting prologue to *Beast Games*, a series that promises to redefine reality competition with its groundbreaking $5 million prize—the largest single prize in the history of television and streaming. Featuring 1,000 contestants and challenges that test physical strength, social strategy, and mental resolve, the series premieres globally on Prime Video on December 19, 2024, streaming in over 240 countries and territories. The mesmerizing drone show not only celebrated the launch of *Beast Games* but also highlighted Santa Monica as a backdrop for some of the most ambitious entertainment events of the year. With its countdown officially complete, the series is poised to make history on the streaming platform.