Sphere

A little preparation goes a long way — reviewing the Sphere’s venue policies makes event day simple and stress-free.²

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Re-entry is not allowed once you leave. Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes are prohibited anywhere inside the venue.
• Payment Options: The Sphere is a cashless venue. All concessions and merchandise stands accept major credit cards and mobile payments.
• Prohibited Items: Outside food or drinks, professional cameras, large signs, and recording devices are not allowed.
• Age Restrictions: Most shows are open to all ages, though some performances may have event-specific requirements.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the Sphere's official policy page before attending.

With its prime location near the Las Vegas Strip, the Sphere sits among some of the most iconic live entertainment venues in the city.

• MGM Grand Garden Arena: Seating over 17,000 guests, this iconic venue hosts concerts, championship boxing, and award shows, making it one of Las Vegas’s premier destinations for major events.⁵
• Michelob ULTRA Arena: Located inside Mandalay Bay Resort, this arena seats up to 12,000 and regularly welcomes top-tier concerts, sporting events, and televised productions.⁶
• T-Mobile Arena: Home to major concerts and sporting events, T-Mobile Arena can accommodate up to 20,000 guests and is known for hosting both NHL games and world-class live entertainment.⁷

Getting to the Sphere is simple, with multiple parking and transportation options designed for easy access.³

Public Transportation: The Las Vegas Monorail stops near the Venetian Resort, which connects easily to the Sphere via pedestrian walkways.³

Driving: The Sphere is located at 255 Sands Ave in Las Vegas, NV, and if you’re driving there, you can access it from either Koval Lane or Sands Avenue, with easy entry points and drop-off zones for rideshare services.³

Here are some other nearby parking options:

• Parking Garage: 3898 Manhattan St
• Parking Lot: 3475 S Las Vegas Blvd
• Parking Lot: 202 Audrie St

At the Sphere, you can find a variety of freshly prepared dishes, specialty cocktails, and curated menus designed to match the venue’s immersive entertainment environment.⁴

Alcoholic beverages are available at designated bars and stands throughout the venue for guests of legal drinking age.⁴

The Sphere opened in 2023 after about five years of design and construction, redefining the whole concept of what live entertainment can be.¹ Rising 366 feet tall and spanning 516 feet wide, its striking exterior makes it one of the most visible spots of the Las Vegas skyline.¹

Inside, audiences are surrounded by a massive 875,000-square-foot, 270-degree wraparound display paired with a sound system using over 167,000 individual loudspeakers.¹

Designed to push the boundaries of performance art, Sphere was created as a collaboration between architecture, engineering, and storytelling. It has since become a cultural landmark and a new symbol of innovation on the Strip.⁸

Sources:

1. The Las Vegas Sphere - Everything You Need to Know
2. FAQs - Policies & Ticketing - Sphere
3. Transportation & Parking - Sphere
4. Concessions - Food and Drinks - Sphere
5. MGM Grand Garden Arena: History, Capacity, Events & Significance - Sportsmatik
6. Michelob ULTRA Arena - Mandalay Bay
7. T-Mobile Arena - AEG Worldwide
8. Las Vegas Nevaders - The SPHERE: All you need to know