LAS VEGAS, USA – The Sphere in Las Vegas, which opened in July 2023, has earned a spot in the TIME 100: Best Inventions Hall of Fame — an honor for the world’s most iconic and transformative inventions of the last 25 years.
According to TIME, the Sphere impresses with its 366-foot tall exterior — the world’s largest LED screen — and a 160,000 square feet curved interior screen paired with an advanced concert-grade audio system.
The $2.3 billion Sphere quickly established itself as a global symbol of Las Vegas entertainment, hosting sold-out concerts by U2, Dead & Company, and the Backstreet Boys, as well as films and major sporting events like the NHL Draft and a UFC bout. It also features Sphere Experiences by top Hollywood creatives and other flagship events.
Dubbed a next-generation entertainment medium, the Sphere is redefining live entertainment through technologies that engage the senses and transport audiences to new realms.In 2024, the Sphere led Billboard’s Top Venues chart by earning $420.5 million in ticket sales, the highest gross for any venue during that period.
When innovation meets creative excellence
Sphere Entertainment Co. expressed its profound honor at being inducted into TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame.
The company sees the Sphere’s inclusion as a strong validation of its mission, calling it “a testament to the endless possibilities when innovation meets creative excellence.”
Named alongside transformative inventions of the past 25 years, Sphere Entertainment Co. celebrates the honor as a collective achievement, congratulating “Team Sphere” for creating a landmark technological and entertainment breakthrough.
“Sphere is a testament to the endless possibilities when innovation meets creative excellence, and we’re proud to be included in this list of inventions that shape our world. Congratulations to Team Sphere!” the post read.
Meanwhile, Sphere Studios Senior/Group Creative Director Eric Cruz — a Filipino — expressed pride at the Sphere’s inclusion in the list, joining tech leaders such as the iPhone, YouTube, Large Hadron Collider, IBM Watson, Kickstarter, ChatGPT, and The Cronut.
Eric, a seasoned creative in design, film, and technology, leads immersive projects for the venue.
“The iPhone, YouTube, Large Hadron Collider, IBM Watson, Kickstarter, ChatGPT, and The Cronut!!! Wow. Honored to be a part of the most iconic Best Inventions of the past 25 Years. Go Sphere!” he said in a post on LinkedIn.
Check out the full list of TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame here.
