A New Sphere is Opening in the Washington D.C. Metro Area

Sphere Entertainment has confirmed that a second Sphere will be opening in the US. The new Washington D.C. metro venue is being constructed in partnership with the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies.

The details:

• This Sphere will have a capacity of 6,000. The Sphere in Las Vegas has a capacity of 20,000.

• Both venues will have the same state-of-the-art visual and audio presentation, such as 16K x 16K interior display, haptic seating, and 4D environmental effects.

• The specific location is at the National Harbor.

• $200 million of the funding came from state, local, and private incentives.

• No opening date has been confirmed at this time.

Background:

• There have been discussions of opening a second Sphere in different locations around the world, such as in London and Abu Dhabi.

What they said:

• James L Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment: “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities.”