The Second US Sphere is Officially Approved for Maryland’s National Harbor

The East Coast just locked in its own mini Sphere.

Prince George’s County gave final approval this week for a $1.4 billion, 6,000-seat immersive venue at National Harbor, right next to MGM National Harbor. Think a scaled-down version of the Las Vegas Sphere with the same next-level production: vibrating seats, 4D effects, and a 16K-by-16K LED interior that the team is calling the highest-resolution screen on the planet. The Sphere Las Vegas, for example, has 20,000 seats.

When it opens in early 2030, the Sphere is projected to generate $63 million a year in taxes for Prince George’s County, according to a…