How much money and jobs would a Sphere at National Harbor generate? New figures are out

Supporters of a proposed new Sphere entertainment venue in National Harbor have boosted their estimates of the project's economic impact on Prince George’s County and the state.

By: WTOP News

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 409

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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By Michelle Basch

Supporters of a proposed new Sphere entertainment venue in National Harbor have boosted their estimates of the project’s economic impact on Prince George’s County and the state.

The project, announced last month, would bring a smaller version of the Las Vegas Sphere to National Harbor.

A comprehensive study released Wednesday by Ernst & Young found the project would support an economic output of $1.3 billion a year for Prince George’s …

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