Cal Bears Halftime Drone Light Show Lights Up Bay Area

A Bay Area-themed drone light show lit up the sky at halftime of Cal’s Friday night matchup against North Carolina on October 17, 2025. Produced by Grizzly Entertainment, the show was built into the game’s entertainment plan as the main halftime event during UC Berkeley’s Bay Area Appreciation and Hall of Fame Game.

Event Overview

Grizzly Entertainment, a drone light show company known for major collegiate productions, developed and operated the full show. It ran during the halftime break and was fully synced to stadium audio, helping set the tone for a rare night game at Memorial Stadium.

Creative Concept & Storyboard Highlights

The show blended regional icons with Cal Athletics visuals, using tightly choreographed drone animations.

The show featured:

• California map

• Local icons: Fox Theater, Sather Gate, Transamerica Pyramid

• Hall of Fame logo

• Cal mascot, players, rotating jersey

• “REP The BAY,” “GO BEARS,” fireworks

Purpose & Presentation

This show wasn’t a filler act. It was the featured halftime entertainment:

• Planned and timed as the centerpiece of the break

• Delivered high visibility across the stadium bowl

• Matched the game’s “Friday Night Lights” energy with synced visuals and sound

Impact

The drone light show delivered strong fan response and met its production goals:

• Gave fans a unique, tech-driven experience during intermission

• Highlighted Cal’s identity through recognizable symbols and visuals

• Provided a memorable tribute to Hall of Fame honorees

• Reinforced Cal Athletics’ commitment to modern, engaging entertainment

• Showed Grizzly Entertainment’s ability to design large-scale, thematic drone shows for college football