Overview

• Lars Ulrich confirmed on August 6 that the band is considering a fall 2026 residency at the 17,500-seat Las Vegas Sphere but has not signed any agreement.
• He said he was blown away by U2’s opening night and expressed strong enthusiasm for adapting Metallica’s stage production to the Sphere after their tour concludes in July 2026.
• Ulrich affirmed the band’s interest in headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show in San Francisco yet noted they haven’t been approached and final approval rests with NFL organizers.
• Metallica will debut its Maximum Metallica SiriusXM channel on August 29 and will kick off the launch with an intimate club performance at Stephen Talkhouse on August 28.
• The Sphere’s 16K wraparound screens, immersive audio system and programmable LED exterior position it as a next-generation venue for potential future residencies.