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Sphere
Sphere is the 17,600-seat LED-domed venue at 255 Sands Avenue, east of the Strip. It opened Sept. 29, 2023. Its first live sporting event was UFC 306 on Sept. 14, 2024, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit loops around it. [1][2]
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026
| Address | 255 Sands Avenue, Paradise, NV [1] |
|---|---|
| Opened | Sept. 29, 2023 [1] |
| Capacity | 17,600 seated [1] |
| Owner | Sphere Entertainment; Vici Properties [1] |
What's coming up at Sphere?
No dated events on our verified list right now.
Why is Sphere on a sports history site?
Two reasons. It hosted UFC 306 in 2024, its first live sporting event [1]. And it's the backdrop of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, whose circuit wraps around it [2].
Sphere history timeline
- OtherSept. 29, 2023Sphere opens
U2 opened the venue with a 40-show residency. Sphere sits along the Las Vegas Strip Circuit used by Formula One.[1][2]
- MMASept. 14, 2024UFC 306 becomes the first live sports event at Sphere
The UFC staged UFC 306 inside Sphere, the venue's first live sporting event, a year after it opened.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Has Sphere hosted sports?
Yes. UFC 306 on Sept. 14, 2024 was the first live sporting event at Sphere. It can host ring sports such as boxing and MMA, though it isn't laid out for basketball or hockey. [1]
Is Sphere part of the F1 track?
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit runs down Koval Lane and through a long left turn that circles the Sphere. [2]
How many seats does Sphere have?
17,600 seated. [1]
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Sources
- Sphere (venue) — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Las Vegas Strip Circuit — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.