Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a company at the forefront of security technology, has announced the installation of its Evolv Express® system at the renowned Pechanga Arena San Diego (PASD).
Situated in downtown San Diego, California, this venue serves as a prominent hub for sports and entertainment. Evolv Express® is designed to enhance safety by utilizing advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence to detect hidden threats, all while permitting individuals to pass through security checkpoints at their normal walking speed. This system aims to streamline the entry process, reducing crowd congestion and ensuring smooth traffic flow at entry points.
Live Entertainment Events
The Evolv Express Gen2 dual-lane systems are to be used at Pechanga Arena, a 14,000-seat venue that opened in 1966 and is recognized as the largest indoor venue for sports and entertainment in the San Diego area.
Managed by Legends Global, Pechanga Arena San Diego is the home ground of the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League and the San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League. It annually hosts over 125 events, ranging from family shows to live entertainment, consistently ranking among the top earners for venues of its capacity worldwide. With the integration of Evolv's technology, the company now holds the title of "Official Patron Screening Provider" for the arena.
Enhanced Entry Experience
Evolv Express is operational at the Honda Center in Anaheim and Toyota Arena in Ontario
Sam Hitchcock, the Security Manager for Pechanga Arena, expressed enthusiasm regarding the new technology, stating, “We’re very pleased to bring Evolv Express to Pechanga Arena San Diego. The Arena has been a San Diego icon for nearly sixty years, in part because it has continually been updated to keep with the times. Evolv Express is a major improvement, and we’re confident that our guests will enjoy an enhanced entry experience right away.”
Adding to this, John Baier, Evolv's Vice President of Sports & Entertainment, remarked, “We’re proud to welcome Pechanga Arena San Diego to our impressive list of sports and entertainment customers in Southern California. We think it’s no coincidence that in one of the world’s densest and most competitive markets for live entertainment, top operators like PASD and Legends Global are investing in the guest experience, and we’re pleased to offer a solution with the potential for such positive impact.”
Most Competitive Markets
This deployment further strengthens Evolv's foothold in Southern California, with the company already serving as a security provider for a number of prominent venues, such as Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Dignity Health Sports Park, the Hollywood Bowl, and SoFi Stadium.
In addition, Evolv Express is operational at the Honda Center in Anaheim and Toyota Arena in Ontario. Beyond Southern California, Evolv's technology is also utilized at Oracle Park in San Francisco and Raimondi Park in Oakland. On a global scale, the security solutions provided by Evolv are employed by close to 100 sports and entertainment venues. Furthermore, in California alone, over 27 school districts and 28 healthcare systems have adopted Evolv's security systems.
