Las Vegas Sphere Expands to Maryland with 6,000-Seat Venue

The wildly popular entertainment venue that's been wowing Las Vegas visitors is spreading its magic to the East Coast.

The Sphere, that massive LED-covered dome that's become impossible to miss on the Vegas skyline, announced plans to open a second location in National Harbor, Maryland, just 15 minutes from Washington, D.C. While smaller than its 17,600-seat Vegas big brother, the new Sphere will still pack a punch with seating for 6,000 people.

The original Sphere stands 366 feet high and 516 feet wide, covering 875,000 square feet of pure entertainment innovation. The Las Vegas location recently claimed the top spot on Billboard's and Pollstar's 2025 lists for highest-grossing venue worldwide.

What makes the Sphere special isn't just its size. The venue features haptic seating that vibrates and moves with the action, immersive surround sound, and 4D environmental effects like wind, fog, and even fire bursts. Currently, Las Vegas audiences are experiencing "The Wizard of Oz" like never before, complete with actual wind during the tornado scene.

The Maryland location will incorporate all these advanced technologies, plus the signature Exosphere. That's the eye-catching exterior LED display that showcases everything from artistic displays to that viral moment when it trolled nearby golfers with giant emoji reactions to their swings.

The Ripple Effect

This expansion represents one of the largest economic development projects in Prince George's County history. The construction phase alone will support about 2,500 jobs, and once the doors open, the venue will generate 4,750 permanent positions.

National Harbor has already transformed into a vibrant waterfront destination filled with hotels, restaurants, casinos, and a Ferris wheel. Adding the Sphere to this mix positions the area as a major entertainment hub that rivals any coastal city.

"Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities," said James Dolan, Sphere Entertainment's CEO. Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the project for proving Maryland is "the best place in the country to bring dreams to life."

The best part? This is just the beginning of a planned global network, bringing world-class immersive entertainment to communities everywhere.