Venue with huge LED dome coming to Detroit aims to transform way fans watch sports

DETROIT – An 87-foot LED dome is set to transform the way fans watch sports in Detroit.

That’s the promise from the real estate firm Bedrock, which announced that Cosm is set to bring its shared reality live sports and entertainment concept to Cadillac Square in downtown Detroit.

The development is set to offer an experience that aims to merge the virtual and physical worlds through state-of-the-art visuals that capture the energy of the crowd.

Fans are immersed in the game through technology that essentially puts them in the stadium or arena without a ticket while premium hospitality and food and beverage service is offered.

An evolving slate of sports and entertainment programming through official partnerships with the NBA, UFC, TNT Sports, NBC Sports, ESPN, FOX Sports, and the NFL will be offered.

Bedrock envisions the Cosm project as an anchor to its $1.5 million development in the area which will begin in 2025.

“Cosm is the future of sports and entertainment, putting people in the front row of the world’s biggest events. This was a transformative technology and experience that we knew we had to bring to Detroit, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience it firsthand,” said Dan Gilbert, Chairman and Founder, Bedrock, in a statement.

“As just the fourth location in the world, Cosm Detroit will be the anchor of our Development at Cadillac Square, and a magnet to bring people to downtown to experience the energy and vibrance in our city.”

Cosm has opened locations in Los Angeles and Dallas and unveiled plans for a third venue in Atlanta.

Detroit architecture firm Rossetti will design the Detroit location, combining Cosm’s innovative elements with characteristics that embrace Detroit’s cultural legacy.

Cosm’s President and CEO Jeb Terry said downtown Detroit is ideally suited for the development.

“I can’t think of a better place for our fourth venue. Detroit embodies the right mix of sports fandom, enterprising spirit and energy; and we are honored to be part of the downtown revitalization that Dan Gilbert and his team are driving,” he said.

“Cosm Detroit will be the always-on heartbeat of downtown, offering unparalleled sports and entertainment experiences for Detroiters to share together; honoring the great history of the city while celebrating Detroit today and its incredibly bright future.”

Details regarding Cosm Detroit, its opening and schedule of events will be available soon. For additional information, visit cosm.com.