Sphere Seating Chart

Parking, bag policy, transit and history are on the main Sphere guide.

How to read the Sphere seating chart

The Sphere seating chart is one steep, stacked arc of seats facing a stage and a screen that wraps up and over the audience. Seats are grouped into 100, 200, 300 and 400 sections, from lowest to highest, with a standing floor in front of the stage for some concerts. The best all-around seats are near the center of the 200 sections, which sit high enough to take in the whole screen and close enough to see performers. The seats to question are the back rows of the 100 sections, which sit under the overhang of the level above.

Reading the chart at Sphere is different from reading an arena chart in three ways:

• The screen matters more than the stage. Much of the show happens on the image above you, so height is an advantage rather than a penalty.
• There are no sideline or end seats. Every section faces the same direction, and the arc curves around the room, so center sections look straight at the stage and the outer sections look across at an angle.
• The level number on your ticket is a building floor, not a section series. The venue's maps name seven public levels, and each section series is reached from a specific one.

Official levels and which seats they serve

The venue's published maps tie each group of seats to a building level. This is the most useful thing to know before you arrive, because it tells you which elevator or escalator stop is yours.

• Event Level (E): the floor in front of the stage, the Delta Sky360 Club and the Arc Bar. The West, East and Plaza entries arrive here.
• Main Level (2): the concourse for the 100 sections, with the bridge entry from the Venetian Resort, a sensory room, guest services and first aid.
• Terrace Level (4): the concourse for the 200 sections.
• Upper Suites Level (5): one of the two floors holding the venue's 23 suites.
• Lower Gallery Level (6): the concourse for the 300 sections and for rows 1 to 15 of the 400 sections, with a second sensory room and guest services.
• Upper Gallery Level (7): the top public level of the building.

Because the Lower Gallery map lists only rows 1 to 15 of the 400 sections, a high 400-level row is a longer climb than the section number suggests. Allow extra time to reach those seats before the show starts.

The 100 sections and the overhang

The 100 sections are the lowest reserved seats and the closest to the stage. They are also the seats most affected by the building's one real design flaw: the 200 level overhangs the back of the 100s and blocks the top of the screen from the rear rows. Wikipedia, citing reporting at the opening, puts the number of affected premium seats at about 800.

• Front and middle rows: the right choice for fans who care most about seeing the band and are happy to look up at the screen.
• Back rows: the seats to question. You are paying for a lower-level location and losing part of the image the venue is built around.
• Listings without a row: ask for the row before buying anything in the 100s, since a listing that shows only the section can hide the difference between a strong seat and a compromised one.

The 200 sections: the balanced choice

The 200 sections, reached from the Terrace Level, are the consensus pick among seating guides. They sit above the overhang problem, look at the screen from a height where the whole image fits in view, and keep the stage close enough to read faces on the performers.

Center matters here more than row. A seat toward the middle of the arc looks straight at the stage and at the center of the image, while the outermost 200s look across the room at an angle. Given the choice between a middle row near center and a front row at the edge, the center seat usually gives the better show.

The 300 and 400 sections: the whole picture

The 300 sections are a step up from the 200s and usually cost less. They keep a clear view of the full screen and a reasonable view of the stage, which makes them the value tier for concert residencies.

The 400 sections are the top of the bowl and the farthest from the stage. For a film, that height is close to ideal: the entire image fits in one view and the effect of the screen surrounding you is strongest. For a concert, performers look small and you rely on the screen to see them, which suits some shows better than others. The venue's sound system, which steers audio toward each seating zone, keeps the mix clearer in the upper sections than a typical arena upper deck.

Concerts, films and the floor

Concert residencies

Some residencies sell a standing floor on the Event Level, in front of the stage. It puts you closest to the band but lowest relative to a screen that rises behind and above the stage, so the image wraps over you rather than in front of you. Fans who want both the band and the visuals usually do better in the 200s or 300s.

Films

Films such as The Wizard of Oz at Sphere use reserved seats. About 10,000 of the venue's seats have haptics, vibration built into the seat, so a reserved seat is part of the experience for a film. Higher, more central seats suit films best.

Aisles and comfort

The bowl is steep, so an aisle seat makes it easier to step out without climbing past a row of people. Guests sensitive to motion or intense visuals may also prefer an aisle, since it is easier to take a break.

Accessible seating at Sphere

Accessible seating is sold through Ticketmaster or arranged by the venue's Accessibility Services Department, which asks guests needing specialized accommodation to make contact at least 48 hours before the event. The venue offers seats with movable armrests and chairs without armrests.

• Elevators and escalators: located throughout the venue, and every elevator has an operator to help guests.
• Assistive listening devices: free at Guest Services on Levels 2 and 6, with collateral such as a driver's license; they support closed captioning and audio description for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere.
• Sensory support: KultureCity sensory bags at Guest Services and two sensory rooms on Levels 2 and 6.

The venue does not publish an alcohol-free seating area. Full details are on the venue's accessibility page.

Sources

• Sphere – Venue Maps
• Sphere – Accessibility Services
• Sphere – FAQs
• Wikipedia – Sphere (venue)
• TickPick – Sphere seating chart