KEY POINTS
- Maryland proposes smaller-scale Sphere venue at National Harbor near Washington, D.C.
- Planned 6,000-seat Sphere would mirror Las Vegas venue’s immersive tech.
- According to the Governor’s office, project seeks $200M incentives, approvals.
Sphere, one of the world’s most talked-about performance venues, could be getting a . According to Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s office, officials have reached an agreement in principle to bring the viral structure to a mixed-use development in Prince George’s County.
Where in Maryland is this new Sphere proposed to be?
National Harbor, about 15 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., is a complex filled with shopping, restaurants, hotels, and condos. Now, it appears it could also become home to the world’s second Sphere, albeit a smaller version than the one in Las Vegas.
What is Sphere, anyway?
Since Sphere opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 2023, it has become a destination for tourists and a magnet for social media attention, thanks to its wraparound exterior display that changes color, shows full-motion video, and is often programmed as an animated face reacting to its surroundings.
What are the details of the proposed Maryland Sphere?
According to the Governor’s office, Sphere Entertainment Co. has signed an agreement with state and local officials and real estate developer Peterson Companies to build a 6,000-seat Sphere on the grounds of National Harbor. Despite being smaller than the Las Vegas venue, which can seat more than 17,000 people, Maryland’s version is expected to feature the same LED “Exosphere” on the outside and an immersive LED display on the inside.
What do we know about the construction aspect of the Maryland Sphere?
Governor Moore’s office says the proposed development would rely on a mix of public and private funding, including approximately $200 million in state, local, and private incentives. The State says the project could support about 2,500 jobs during construction and 4,750 jobs once operational, with an estimated annual economic impact exceeding $1 billion.
Any construction timeline remains uncertain. According to the Governor’s office, the project’s future depends on negotiating definitive agreements and securing required incentives and approvals from Prince George’s County and the State of Maryland. That means no groundbreaking or opening dates have been announced.
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