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Prince George's County approves up to $215 million for Sphere venue
The Prince George's County Council approved up to $215 million to build a Sphere on the Potomac River, just south of Washington, D.C., with the project's first announcement made in January.
The Prince George's County Council authorized up to $215 million for a Sphere venue just south of Washington, D.C. As reported by WTOP, the council approved the funding to build the Sphere on the Potomac River. The PGCC voted unanimously on October 27 to push the project forward, and the project was first announced in January.
The planned capacity of the Maryland Sphere is around 6,000 people, while the Las Vegas Sphere can hold up to 20,000. The venue is projected to cost around $1.4 billion in total. County Executive Aisha Braveboy said the project represents a $1.3 billion economic impact to Prince George's County.
The project is projected to generate $63 million annually in property tax and sales and amusement tax alone. The PGCC earlier approved a labor peace agreement allowing Sphere workers to organize once it opens, which did not include construction workers. Dates for both a groundbreaking ceremony and an opening have not yet been confirmed.
Since opening in 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has hosted residencies from U2, No Doubt, Dead & Company, Metallica, and more. Backstreet Boys, the Eagles, Carín Leon, and John Mayer have upcoming shows slated at the Las Vegas Sphere.
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