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Sphere, Maryland Propose 6,000-Seat Immersive Venue at National Harbor

The plan hinges on required approvals with roughly $200 million in incentives proposed.

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.