Prince George’s County Council in Maryland has granted final approval and funding for a smaller “Sphere” entertainment venue at National Harbor. Multiple outlets report the council clears major steps in the project, which is described as a scaled-down version of the Las Vegas Sphere, with development positioned next to the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino.
Coverage also highlights the project’s timeline and financing structure. The Washington Examiner and Washington Times both emphasize the council’s approval of a multimillion-dollar financing plan and special obligation bonds, describing it as a key hurdle for the $1.4 billion project. Consequence additionally frames the decision as final approval for construction and points to a target opening in early 2030.
Across the reports, the common theme is that the county’s vote authorizes the funding needed to move the venue forward, while the details vary in what is stressed—whether the focus is on final construction approval, bond financing amounts, or the stated opening date.
