Fans heading to Daikin Park this season will notice changes at the entry gates. The Houston Astros have already made entry one of the smoother experiences in baseball—fans enrolled in the Go-Ahead Entry program can walk through with a simple scan. Now the club is building on that with an upgrade to its AI-powered security screening system.
The new setup replaces existing hardware with Evolv’s latest Express Gen2 units, which use advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to detect concealed threats while allowing fans to move through at a natural pace—no stopping, no emptying pockets, no slowdowns.
The upgrade also introduces something new to Major League Baseball. Daikin Park will be the first MLB stadium to deploy Evolv’s eXpedite system, an AI-powered bag screening solution designed for high-clutter bags. At Daikin Park, eXpedite will primarily be used to screen staff, who often arrive with equipment-heavy bags that can slow traditional security lines.
The Astros have used Evolv’s technology since 2023, and the company says the system has screened more than nine million guests at Daikin Park during that span. Marcel Braithwaite, the club’s Senior Vice President of Business Operations, called Evolv a trusted partner and said the upgrade supports the team’s ongoing focus on the fan experience.
For fans, the takeaway is simple: Entry should be faster and more seamless, with the technology working in the background. With Opening Day just over a week away, it’s one fewer thing to think about on the way to your seat.
