by
Jocelyn Bravo Quevedo
| May 05, 2025
In today's fast-paced event landscape, security and efficiency are non-negotiable. Whether it's a sold-out concert, a championship game, or a bustling state fair, organizers face the ongoing challenge of keeping guests safe without slowing down entry lines or hindering the experience. That’s where Evolv comes in.
Evolv is transforming how large-scale ticketed events approach security. With advanced touchless screening technology, Evolv helps streamline entry, improve security, and enhance the overall guest experience—making it a smart solution for events of all types.
And it’s not just theory—Evolv is trusted by some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including the NBA, NFL, and MLB. These major leagues rely on Evolv’s cutting-edge screening systems to ensure fans get through gates quickly, safely, and with minimal disruption.
What Is Evolv?
Evolv is a next-generation weapons detection system that uses a blend of artificial intelligence, sensors, and powerful analytics to identify potential threats in real time—without requiring people to empty their pockets or bags. Unlike traditional metal detectors, Evolv’s systems are designed for fast, frictionless entry, reducing bottlenecks and creating safer environments.
What makes Evolv especially effective is its ability to detect both concealed and brandished weapons, helping protect against a range of threats. Whether you're managing a stadium or an outdoor festival, Evolv is built to keep guests, staff, and performers safe—without disrupting the flow of the event.
Why Evolv Is a Game-Changer for Events
1. Efficient Screening During Peak Times
Traditional screening setups struggle during peak traffic periods, often resulting in long, frustrating wait times. Evolv is designed to keep guests moving at a natural walking pace, even when lines are longest. The system screens individuals quickly and accurately, minimizing delays and helping ensure that everyone gets inside before the action starts.
2. A Positive Guest Experience
No one likes starting their experience with a stressful bag check or an invasive search. Evolv helps reduce the need for manual inspections, enabling a smoother, less intrusive entry process. By focusing security checks on actual threats, not harmless personal items, Evolv helps improve the overall guest experience while still maintaining strong safety standards.
3. Layered and Connected Security with Visual Gun Detection
Evolv’s capabilities extend beyond just entry points. When paired with Evolv Visual Gun Detection™, venues can create a layered and connected security system that helps identify brandished weapons in real-time video feeds—even before a threat reaches the gates. This extends your security perimeter and gives teams more time to respond effectively.
4. Evolv Safer Experience System™
For a truly proactive approach, Evolv technologies can be part of a Safer Experience System™—a layered security model that integrates Evolv Express® with human personnel and additional surveillance tools. This comprehensive approach helps deter, detect, and orchestrate responses to potential threats, creating safer spaces for everyone involved.
Ideal Use Cases for Evolv in Ticketed Events
1. Sports Events
From college stadiums to professional arenas, Evolv allows fans to get in quickly and safely. With large crowds arriving in waves, Evolv helps keep the momentum moving and ensures everyone is seated before the first whistle.
2. Music Festivals and Concerts
Music events often involve multiple entry points, varying crowd sizes, and heightened excitement. Evolv ensures smooth entry without interrupting the vibe.
3. State Fairs and Outdoor Events
For sprawling, open-air events with multiple entrances, Evolv’s portable deployment options offer flexible coverage. Organizers can strategically place scanners to cover high-traffic areas and reduce potential vulnerabilities.
4. Conventions, Races, and VIP Events, Etc.
Evolv is also perfect for ticketed events like comic cons, marathons, and galas—anywhere you need fast, smart, and subtle security.
Future-Forward Event Security
Security expectations have changed, and ticket holders expect a balance between safety and convenience. Evolv delivers both. Its intelligent, layered security options—from entry point screening to visual detection and analytics—offer a modern, flexible solution for today’s high-demand events.
By embracing Evolv, event organizers can offer a smarter, more streamlined guest experience—one that’s safe, welcoming, and future-ready. Whether you're hosting thousands or tens of thousands, Evolv helps keep the spotlight on the event, not the security line.
Need help finding the right Evolv solution for your venue or event?
Contact us today to learn how we can help improve your event security with Evolv’s cutting-edge screening technology and Safer Experience System.