a smaller Sphere next to the MGM complex<\/a>. The proposed venue would be the second of its kind in the U.S., after the Las Vegas Sphere opened in 2023.<\/p>\nCounty Executive Aisha Braveboy said the smaller Sphere, with about 6,000 seats, could be built and fully operational in four years, providing an economic boost to the county after the departures of the Commanders and Six Flags.<\/p>\n
Meeting with reporters Monday after the announcement Sunday night, Braveboy told WTOP Sphere chose the National Harbor site over several municipalities that were seeking to attract the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy team did an amazing job of putting together a deal that protected the people of Prince George\u2019s County, but also incentivized a major company to move such an iconic venue here to Prince George\u2019s County,\u201d she said. \u201cLet\u2019s just say our neighbors were in the mix, and other states across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Along with private investment, the plan would use tax incremental financing, Braveboy said, diverting future tax revenues from the venture to help subsidize the development of the $200 million project. Exact financial terms of the deal, which is still pending several approvals, are not yet available.<\/p>\n
The project would create 2,500 construction jobs and 4,750 jobs once the venue opens, which could happen as soon as 2030, according to Braveboy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s really exciting for people who are looking for work,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Braveboy say the total economic impact of the project will be $1 billion annually for the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaryland has a long history of providing world-class entertainment and we could not be more excited to work with Sphere Entertainment to bring this cutting-edge project to life,\u201d Gov. Wes Moore said in a release.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s welcome news for the county, which has experienced some economic challenges of late.<\/p>\n
Thousands of high-paying federal jobs have been lost because of President Donald Trump and his administration\u2019s stated efforts to slash government spending. The county and Maryland are now in an extended battle with the Trump administration over its decision to keep the FBI headquarters in D.C., even though Congress appropriated funds toward an approved project in Greenbelt.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not to mention the loss of the Washington Commanders, who are moving back to D.C. in 2030 with a new stadium, and the shuttering of Six Flags in Bowie last year.<\/p>\n
Braveboy said this project won\u2019t just compensate for those losses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe amount of revenues that we will generate from the Sphere will really dwarf what we currently receive from the Commanders and Six Flags combined,\u201d she said. \u201cThe estimates that we\u2019re looking at yearly will more than triple what we\u2019re currently getting.\u201d<\/p>\n
The proposed venue is still being negotiated and awaiting approvals from Sphere, Prince George\u2019s County and the state of Maryland.<\/p>\n
WTOP\u2019s Neal Augenstein contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\nGet breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a9 2026 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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