Overview
- State leaders, Prince George’s County and Sphere Entertainment announced an intent to develop a smaller-scale Sphere near Washington, D.C., marking the company’s second proposed U.S. site.
- The venue is planned to feature the signature Exosphere exterior display, a 16K-by-16K interior LED screen, immersive sound, haptic seating and 4D effects.
- Officials estimate about 2,500 construction jobs, roughly 4,750 ongoing positions and an annual economic impact exceeding $1 billion.
- National Harbor, a tourism hub drawing more than 15 million visitors annually and home to MGM National Harbor, is the proposed location.
- No construction or opening dates are confirmed, and the project remains contingent on negotiating definitive agreements and securing county and state approvals.