Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company, today announced that the company has been selected as the new security screening provider at Climate Pledge Arena, one of North America’s busiest sports and entertainment venues. Climate Pledge Arena selected Evolv Express® people screening systems to help enhance the arrival experience for millions of guests attending games, concerts, and other live events.

Climate Pledge Arena is home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, WNBA’s Seattle Storm, the PWHL’s Seattle Torrent, and a year-round schedule of concerts, family shows, and other live entertainment events. Since opening in 2021 following the redevelopment of Seattle’s historic arena site, the venue has become recognized not only for its fan experience and event programming, but also as the world’s first Zero Carbon Certified arena. Climate Pledge Arena is owned by One Roof Sports & Entertainment and operated by Oak View Group (OVG).

“At Climate Pledge Arena, we’re constantly looking for ways to enhance both security and the overall guest experience,” said Jim Dermody, Director of Security at Climate Pledge Arena. “After evaluating a number of screening solutions available, we selected Evolv Express because it aligns with our operational goals and our commitment to providing an efficient and welcoming arrival experience for fans, artists, athletes, and staff. Evolv’s approach closely matches our mission of delivering a safer and world-class experience for every guest. Throughout the evaluation process, Evolv’s technology demonstrated the performance and operational efficiency we were looking for in a long-term security solution.”

“As we continue expanding across professional hockey, Evolv is expected to be deployed at a significant number of NHL teams’ venues during the upcoming season, reflecting the growing adoption of modern security screening technology,” said John Baier, Vice President of Sports & Entertainment at Evolv Technology. “Climate Pledge Arena’s focus on innovation, operational excellence, and guest experience mirrors the values that drive our work, and we’re excited to help them welcome millions of visitors each year, while setting new standards for innovation and leadership across the industry.”

Climate Pledge Arena joins a growing roster of professional sports and entertainment venues that have selected Evolv to help support security operations while maintaining efficient entry experiences. The deployment further expands Evolv’s footprint across the Pacific Northwest, where the company also works with organizations including the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, which expanded to a ballpark-wide implementation for the 2025 MLB season, as well as customers such as the University of Washington Department of Athletics. Evolv also supports a growing number of schools, healthcare facilities, and other public-facing organizations throughout the region.

About Climate Pledge Arena

Climate Pledge Arena, located at Seattle Center, is the complete redevelopment of a historic landmark, originally built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. The arena is owned by One Roof Sports & Entertainment and operated by Oak View Group. Climate Pledge Arena is home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, WNBA’s Seattle Storm, PWHL’s Seattle Torrent, and the world’s biggest performers of live music and events.

The arena is named after The Climate Pledge, an initiative founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, asking global corporations to become net zero carbon by 2040. Climate Pledge Arena has one of the most progressive sustainability programs of any building its size, including the first arena to achieve the International Future Living Institute’s Zero Carbon Certification. Climate Pledge Arena opened October 19, 2021. Visit climatepledgearena.com.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv (NASDAQ: EVLV) is designed to transform human security by helping organizations detect potential threats, mitigate risk, and enhance safety using AI-powered security solutions with robust insights. Our technology has helped to create efficient and positive security screening experiences for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces. Evolv’s mission is to create a safer world to live, work, learn, and play. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 4.5 billion people since 2019. Evolv Express® and Evolv eXpedite™ have been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT). Evolv and its products have been awarded numerous awards which can be viewed on our Certifications and Awards web page. Evolv®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, and Evolv eXpedite™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit evolv.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this document, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

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