# Maryland Gets Mini Sphere

> Maryland's new Sphere venue opens after $215m funding approval.
- Title: Maryland Gets Mini Sphere · Pitchfork | Shortify
- Summary: Maryland's new Sphere venue opens after $215m funding approval. Prince George's County approved $215 million for a smaller Sphere venue in Maryland…
- Keywords: maryland, sphere, prince george's county council, potomac river, las vegas sphere, economic impact, property tax, music, Pitchfork
- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/maryland-is-getting-its-own-mini-sphere
- Author: Hattie Lindert
- Published: 2026-10-28T22:41:52.541+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland, sphere, prince george's county council, potomac river, las vegas sphere, economic impact, property tax, music, culture
## Maryland Sphere Approval
Prince George's County Council approved up to $215 million for a smaller Sphere venue on the Potomac River south of Washington, D.C.
## Capacity and Cost
The Maryland Sphere will hold 6,000 people versus Las Vegas' 20,000, with a projected $1.4 billion cost and $63 million annual tax revenue.
## Economic Impact
County Executive Aisha Braveboy said the project would generate $63 million yearly in property tax and sales tax alone.
## Key takeaway

Prince George's County approved $215 million for a smaller Sphere venue in Maryland, projected to cost $1.4 billion and generate $63 million annually in taxes.