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Sphere Entertainment Co. reports developments in immersive entertainment, venue technology and regional sports media. The company operates Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies, with its first venue in Las Vegas, and MSG Networks, which includes MSG Network, MSG Sportsnet and the MSG+ direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product.
Recurring news for SPHR includes quarterly results, Sphere Experience programming, venue partnerships and advertising activity, sponsorship agreements, distribution and subscriber trends at MSG Networks, financing or expansion-related updates, and corporate governance or leadership changes.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) is celebrating the first anniversary of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, its immersive Las Vegas experience that has attracted more than 3.6 million guests and generated over $450 million in ticket sales since opening on August 28, 2025.
The show has been presented more than 850 times, using Sphere’s 160,000-square-foot LED media plane, 167,000-speaker Immersive Sound system, haptic seats and 4D effects. From August 10 through September 30, guests can access exclusive in-venue anniversary activations. The experience is presented with Sphere Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery, Google and Magnopus.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $313.6 million, up 11% year over year, with a total operating loss of $61.3 million and adjusted operating income of $50.9 million, down 17%.
The Sphere segment generated revenues of $226.4 million, up 29%, driven by higher per-show revenue from The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, increased sponsorship and Exosphere advertising, and more concert residency shows. Sphere’s operating loss improved to $69.6 million, while adjusted operating income rose 60% to $39.9 million.
The MSG Networks segment delivered revenues of $87.3 million, down 18%, with operating income of $8.3 million and adjusted operating income of $11.0 million, both sharply lower due to subscriber declines and reduced advertising revenue. For the first half of 2026, company revenues were $700.1 million, up 24%, with adjusted operating income of $160.9 million, up 65%.
Strategic updates include selection of Yas Island for Sphere Abu Dhabi with construction expected to complete by end of 2029, continued work on a Sphere at National Harbor, a new Sphere Experience based on The Rocky Horror Picture Show expected to open in 2027, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere surpassing $400 million in ticket sales and three million tickets sold, and a new five-year partnership extension with Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2030.
DAZN will become the exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home of MSG Networks and YES Network for the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons. Fans in the networks’ regional territories will access live Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Sabres games, 24/7 network feeds and on-demand content via DAZN.
Pay-TV subscribers to MSG or YES will receive access on DAZN at no extra cost. Users of The Gotham Sports App will be migrated to DAZN during the 2026-2027 seasons, with detailed timing to be announced.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 results, for the period ended June 30, 2026, on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A related earnings press release will be issued before the market opens. Investors can join by phone using 833-461-5787 and conference ID 777582186, or via webcast at investor.sphereentertainmentco.com under “Events.” A replay of the webcast will be available on the website from 1:00 p.m. ET on July 30, 2026 until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 6, 2026.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) will host the Official F1 Afterparty, the post-race show of the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026, headlined by the Backstreet Boys on November 21, 2026 at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Ticket options include T-Mobile general admission and grandstand packages, a hotel+racing+afterparty bundle at The Venetian Resort, and standalone F1 Afterparty add-ons, with starting prices from $116 to about $2,062 per person including taxes and fees.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) announced a new Sphere Experience, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere, produced by Sphere Studios in special arrangement with Primary Wave Music and 20th Century Studios.
The immersive reimagining of the 1975 cult classic is expected to open at Sphere in 2027.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) announced that The Wizard of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas has generated over $400 million in ticket sales and sold more than 3 million tickets since opening on August 28, 2025.
Tickets remain on sale at thesphere.com.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, a Sphere venue with construction-phase funding of USD 1.7 billion by DCT Abu Dhabi. The venue will seat up to 20,000 and construction is expected to complete by end of 2029.
Sphere Abu Dhabi will host immersive Sphere Experiences, concert residencies, sporting events and brand activations, and is described as the first step toward a global network of Sphere venues and the first location outside the United States.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $386.4 million, up 38% year-over-year, and operating income of $7.2 million. Sphere segment revenue rose 69% to $266.0 million; total adjusted operating income was $110.0 million.
Highlights include The Wizard of Oz at Sphere surpassing 500 showings, new concert residencies, continued global venue discussions, and a new multi-year Exosphere sponsorship with Evian.
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) will host a conference call to discuss first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A press release will be issued prior to market open, and the call is accessible by phone or webcast.
Telephone participants should dial 888-800-3155 and use conference ID 8089430. Replay options run through May 12, 2026.