Lars Ulrich Talks Metallica’s Sphere and Super Bowl Speculations on Stern

## Metallica’s Future Plans

Metallica’s drummer, Lars Ulrich, recently spoke about potential plans for a Las Vegas residency during an interview with Howard Stern. He also touched on the possibility of performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.

### Las Vegas Residency at Sphere

Rumors suggest that Metallica could be eyeing a residency at the groundbreaking Sphere venue, targeted for the fall of 2026, after their M72 World Tour concludes. During his conversation on the *Howard Stern Show*, Ulrich mentioned that while the band is exploring this option, “nothing is etched in stone.” He expressed his admiration for the venue, stating that it captured the attention of both the band’s managers and their production team.

“I’m not going to confirm anything, because there’s nothing to confirm,” Ulrich noted. However, he admitted he would love to make this residency a reality if the stars align.

### Excitement for the Venue

Ulrich shared his experience attending a U2 concert at the Sphere, revealing how the performance left him in awe. “I was there, and like everyone else that night, I was completely blown away,” he recalled, feeling this marked a new era in live performances.

### Super Bowl Aspirations

Shifting gears, Ulrich expressed enthusiasm for the possibility of playing the halftime show at the Super Bowl in 2026, which will take place at Levi’s Stadium near their hometown of San Francisco. When asked if Metallica would accept the offer, he responded enthusiastically, “Fuck yeah, of course, we would.”

He emphasized that performing in San Francisco would be a dream come true due to the band’s long-standing connection to the Bay Area. However, he clarified, “We haven’t been approached.”

### Upcoming Events

Ulrich’s interview served to promote the upcoming Sirius XM channel, Maximum Metallica, launching soon. In conjunction with this, the band is scheduled to perform an exclusive show at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York, on August 28. This intimate concert is limited to just 250 attendees, with ticket opportunities available through their fan club.