Sphere Las Vegas: Must Knows

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All About Sphere

Six years ago on September 27, 2018, ground was broken on the Las Vegas Strip next to The Venetian Resort on a $2.3 billion, 18,600-seat auditorium and giant illuminated dome complete with a wraparound LED screen and 4D effects called the MSG Sphere.

Now just called the Sphere and owned by Sphere Entertainment and Vici Properties, this music and entertainment arena opened its doors to the public on September 29, 2023, with the legendary band U2 opening up a 40-date residency deemed U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere. On October 6, 2023, director Darren Arnonofsky’s mesmerizing docu-film created exclusively for the Sphere, Postcard From Earth, opened.

For those interested in a live look, here is a Sphere Las Vegas Live Cam Free link from YouTube so you can check out what’s going on there right now.

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How to Get Sphere Tickets

You can get tickets for all shows and events at the Sphere on the website and sometimes the best price to buy Sphere Las Vegas tickets is on second-hand ticket markets like TicketX, where first-time buyers can get 10% discount using our August Promo code. Upcoming events include UFC 306—O'Malley vs Dvalishvili and Eagles: Live Concert at Sphere.

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Sphere Rules

What Can You Bring to the Sphere?

Also, laptops and tablets are not permitted inside the Sphere but there is a place you can check in bags, coats, or any other personal belongings. Cameras, camera equipment, and selfie sticks are also not allowed. Hers is a complete list of prohibited items.

Cashless Payment

The Sphere is cashless and only accepts credit cards or mobile payment services like Google Pay and Apple Pay or you can also use a Reverse ATM kiosk to convert your money into a debit card. These kiosks are located on levels 2, 4, and 6 near the escalators. Cell phone charging locations are also located at these spots.

Service Animals

Pets are also off-limits and only service animals are allowed. If you or your party needs to bring a service animal to the Sphere, it is recommended you contact the Accessibility Services Department at guestrelations@thesphere.com or by calling 725-258-6724 before your event.

Smoking and Outside Food/Beverages

There is also no smoking, vaping, or use of electronic cigarettes allowed in the Sphere, per Nevada regulations and this is strictly enforced. You are not allowed to bring outside Food or Beverages into the Sphere, but clear, soft empty water bottles are allowed. If you or anyone in your party has a medical condition that requires you to need outside food or beverages, you will also need to contact Guest Relations at 725-258-6724.

Here is the complete Code of Conduct for the Sphere.

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Sphere Bag Policy

The Sphere is a “no bag” facility, so large bags, purses, and backpacks are not allowed. If you do bring these items and want to check them in, you can also do so before entering. The venue does allow small purses, clutches, and fanny packs no larger than 6 inches by 6 inches by 2 inches. Any bags needed for medical purposes and diaper bags are permitted.

Sphere Seating Chart

The Sphere has a seating capacity of 18,600 people and can accommodate 20,000 at standing capacity. Including the basement—where the VIP club is located—the Sphere has a total of nine levels, including 23 suites across the third and fifth floors.

Complete with 168,000 feet of LEDs and 167,000 speakers, the Sphere is like nothing ever created, and with 10,000 moving and vibrating “haptic seats,” the experience is unparalleled. The audience is wrapped around two-thirds of the venue with the stage occupying the other third.

You can find venue maps for the Sphere in this link and the Sphere Las Vegas seating chart link is provided below.

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Hotels Near Sphere

The Sphere is located in Sin City in the heart of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and the venue is surrounded by a variety of hotels and world-class casinos where you can stay. The Venetian Resort is an ideal location because of its direct walkway bridge over to the Sphere.

Here are some hotels nearest to the Sphere in Las Vegas, all of which are located within walking distance (with distances from the venue), located at 255 Sands Avenue, Paradise, Nevada, 89169.

• The Venetian Resort, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard, 89109 (0.4 miles)

• Hilton Grand Vacations Club, 3675 Las Vegas Boulevard, 89109 (0.5 miles)

• Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard, 89109 (0.3 miles)

• The Palazzo At The Venetian, 3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 89109 (0.4 miles)

• The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa, 160 E. Flamingo Road, 89109 (0.5 miles)

• Tuscany Suites & Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road, 89169 (0.5 miles)

• The Platinum Hotel & Spa, 255 E. Flamingo Road, 89169 (0.5 miles)

• Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard, 89109 (0.5 miles)

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Sphere Parking and Transportation

Guests can enter the Sphere from Sands Avenue or Westchester Drive and you can secure Sphere Las Vegas parking ahead of time. If you are parking at the venue itself, always remember how busy the Las Vegas Strip is and allow yourself enough time. You can also look for additional parking using this link of nearby parking lots.

Transportation to the Sphere can be tricky, and many may prefer to use taxi cabs or popular rideshares like Uber or Lyft. The rideshare pick-up and drop-off spots for the Sphere are located at the corner of Manhattan Street and Westchester Drive.

Access to the Sphere is conveniently located across from this pick-up and drop-off spot. Not having to pay for parking or worrying about your car while at the Sphere makes taxis and ridesharing a viable alternative, especially if you may be drinking.

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Restaurants Near Sphere

There are many restaurants near the Sphere Las Vegas with a variety of different cuisines and price ranges. Sphere Eats also includes a number of options inside the venue like Atrium Kitchen + Bar, Taphouse, Cantina, Pizza Pi, Radius Bar, Circle Bar, Curve Bar, Element Café, and Prime Burger, but for those interested in getting a decent bite nearby to eat before or after the show, here are some pretty decent options.

• Lawry's The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway (702) 893-2223

• Zeppola Café, 3377 Las Vegas Boulevard, Space #2390 (725) 204-6595

• The Crack Shack, 3770 Las Vegas Boulevard (877) 230-1831

• Lobster ME, 3377 Las Vegas Boulevard (702) 912-0777

• Mercato Della Pescheria, 3377 Las Vegas Boulevard Suite 2410 (702) 837-0390

• Giordanos, 3619 Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 200 (702) 850-2420

• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria (inside Venetian), 3327 Las Vegas Boulevard (702) 754-3450

• Yardbird Table and Bar, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard (702) 297-6541

• Ferraro’s Ristorante, 4480 Paradise Road (702) 364-5300

• Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard (702) 731-7373

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