Construction Ī groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 27, 2018, and was attended by approximately 300 people, including Las Vegas Sands' Sheldon Adelson and Nevada governor Brian Sandoval. With a final expected cost of $2.3 billion, it is the most expensive entertainment venue in Las Vegas history, beating out the $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium. The cost continued to increase, eventually surpassing $2 billion due to the 2021–2023 global supply chain crisis and the 2021–2022 inflation surge.

In February 2020, the company said the cost had increased to $1.66 billion as a result of design changes consisting of guest enhancements. MSG initially estimated the project cost at $1.2 billion.

The sphere-shaped project was designed by Populous, with an interior that includes the world's largest LED screen. As part of the sale, the land beneath the Venetian Resort and Sphere was purchased by Vici Properties. Apollo Global Management purchased the Venetian in 2022 and became MSG's new partner on the Sphere project, replacing Las Vegas Sands. Las Vegas Sands contributed the 18-acre (7.3 ha) site for the project. Sphere is just off the Las Vegas Strip and east of the Venetian resort, which was opened by Las Vegas Sands in 1999. The project was initially a partnership between the Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) and Las Vegas Sands Corporation. The project, known then as the MSG Sphere, was announced in February 2018. Director Darren Aronofsky's docu-film Postcard from Earth opened on October 6, 2023. Sphere opened on September 29, 2023, with Irish rock band U2 beginning a 36-show residency called U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere.

Construction was suspended for several months in 2020, due to supply disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sphere measures 366 feet (112 m) high and 516 feet (157 m) wide.Ĭonstruction was underway in 2019, with the opening initially scheduled for 2021. The venue's exterior also features 580,000 sq ft (54,000 m 2) of LED displays. The 18,600-seat auditorium is being marketed for its immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, and 4D physical effects. Designed by Populous, the spherical project was announced by the Madison Square Garden Company in 2018, known then as the MSG Sphere. Sphere is a music and entertainment arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States, east of the Las Vegas Strip.

Entertainment venue in the Las Vegas Valley, U.S.

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