OAK VIEW GROUP SELECTS PAYACTIV IN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP TO ENABLE EARNED WAGE ACCESS FOR EMPLOYEES ACROSS 40+ U.S. VENUES

OVG is expanding financial benefits for employees nationwide through Payactiv, providing access to earned wages alongside saving, budgeting and financial wellness resources. OVG Alliance venues & teams include—Amerant Bank Arena and the Florida Panthers, UBS Arena and the NY Islanders, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Indiana Pacers, Rocket Arena and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Spectrum Center and the Charlotte Hornets, and Toyota Center and the Houston Rockets.

DENVER, Oct 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak View Group (OVG) today announced that it has selected Payactiv, the access standard for earned money, to expand Earned Wage Access (EWA) and financial wellness services to employees across its U.S. operations in more than 40 locations, bringing Payactiv's services across one of the nation's largest live entertainment venue networks. Through Payactiv, OVG employees can access wages they have already earned, with no-fee access options available, while gaining access to tools designed to help manage everyday budgets, unexpected costs and long-term financial goals. The partnership gives OVG a scalable way to deliver financial flexibility across its workforce, powered by Payactiv's infrastructure connecting employers, payroll systems and financial services.

"OVG strives to provide the very best guest experience at our venues, but we are equally focused on providing superior benefits to our valued employees," said Dan Griffis, President, Global Partnerships, Oak View Group. "This agreement with Payactiv enables us to give on-demand pay to employees so that they can use their hard-earned wages in the moments that matter most to them."

OVG's partnership with Payactiv will roll out across more than 40 venues nationwide, including six OVG Alliance venues and teams participating: Amerant Bank Arena and the Florida Panthers, UBS Arena and the New York Islanders, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Indiana Pacers, Rocket Arena and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Spectrum Center and the Charlotte Hornets, and Toyota Center and the Houston Rockets.

"The people who create great experiences for millions of fans deserve greater control over their own pay," said Safwan Shah, co-founder and CEO of Payactiv. "OVG is putting its people first by giving employees access to money they have already earned, when they need it. We are proud to bring Payactiv to this extraordinary network of venues and the workers who bring them to life."

Beyond expanding access to financial benefits, Payactiv and OVG will use the partnership to recognize and celebrate the front-line employees who make live events possible. In-game employee recognition, annual staff appreciation events, and social, digital, and in-arena storytelling will highlight the people behind the guest experience, and spotlight how financial access supports the modern workforce. The partnership will also introduce Payactiv to millions of fans and visitors across OVG's national venue network.

About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

About Payactiv
Payactiv is the access standard for earned money. As the pioneer of Earned Wage Access (EWA), Payactiv powers access to earned money across employers, payroll and HCM providers, financial institutions, and workforce platforms. Its infrastructure enables more than 245,000 businesses to deliver EWA, card programs, real-time payments, and embedded financial experiences—giving people greater choice in when, where, and how they access their money. Payactiv is a Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation based in Silicon Valley. For more information, visit payactiv.com.

SOURCE Payactiv