Cosm Immersive Experience Approved for Downtown Cleveland

The three-story shared-reality entertainment venue will feature the largest Cosm screen to date.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Cleveland planning commission has approved the final designs for Cosm, a unique immersive entertainment experience that will be part of a three-acre development in the city's Gateway District. Cosm will feature a domed environment with 'shared reality' technology that captures the raw emotion and energy of live sports, entertainment, and other events, allowing the audience to collectively experience the performance on a massive screen.

Why it matters

The approval of Cosm's final designs marks a significant milestone for the project, which is part of a broader effort by Bedrock, the development company owned by Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, to revitalize the Gateway District in downtown Cleveland. The new venue will provide sports and entertainment fans with a cutting-edge viewing experience, further positioning Cleveland as a destination for major events and attractions.

The details

Cosm will be a three-story, shared-reality entertainment experience that differs from other technologies in its use of a domed environment to capture the raw emotion and energy of live performances. The Cleveland location will feature the largest Cosm screen to date, measuring approximately 100 feet. Cosm has secured programming rights from major sports leagues and organizations, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and Premier League, as well as the rights to screen films and host Cirque du Soleil performances.

  • The Cleveland planning commission approved the final designs for Cosm on February 23, 2026.
  • Construction on the Cosm Cleveland location is expected to take approximately 16 months, with an anticipated opening date of July 2027.

The players

Cosm

A unique immersive entertainment experience featuring 'shared reality' technology in a domed environment.

Bedrock

The development company that is part of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert's group of corporations and is leading the development of the three-acre project in Cleveland's Gateway District that will include the Cosm venue.

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What’s next

Construction on the Cosm Cleveland location is expected to begin soon, with an anticipated opening date of July 2027.

The takeaway

The approval of Cosm's final designs in Cleveland represents a significant step forward in the city's efforts to attract major entertainment and sports-related attractions, further positioning it as a destination for unique and immersive experiences.