NEW: UFC 306 at the Sphere was a massive success with the UFC investing over $20 million to produce the show.
The event was the first of its kind, with audience members being able to feel punches through haptic feedback in the seats.
Here are some insane stats from the event:
- The event featured 'six chapters' featuring short films to create a show based on Mexico's journey.
- Seats at the Sphere would vibrate when there were big punches and knockdowns.
- Floor seats were $12,000 - $17,000.
- Non-floor seats ranged from $1,000 to $12,000.
- The Sphere measures 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide.
- Total capacity is around 18,000.
- The screen features 268 million video pixels with 16K resolution.
- This makes it the highest resolution screen in the world at 19,000 x 13,500 pixels.
- The Sphere uses the equivalent amount of power as 21,000 homes however 70% of the Sphere's energy comes from solar.