Overview
- Sphere Entertainment, Maryland, Prince George’s County and Peterson Companies announced their intent to develop a second U.S. Sphere at National Harbor near Washington, D.C.
- The proposed venue would be the first smaller-scale Sphere, seating 6,000 and incorporating the Exosphere exterior, a 16K x 16K interior LED display, immersive sound, haptic seating and 4D effects.
- Officials project roughly 2,500 construction jobs and about 4,750 positions once operational, alongside an annual economic impact estimated to exceed $1 billion.
- Financing is expected to combine public and private sources, including approximately $200 million in state, local and private incentives, with total project cost not disclosed.
- Construction, financing and operations remain contingent on negotiating definitive agreements and securing county and state approvals, with some reports citing an unconfirmed goal to break ground this year for completion around 2029–2030.