CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 30, 2026) — Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) is delighted to announce Ruby Falls as the presenting partner of CFC's Push to the Playoffs.
Located on Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls offers scenic views, cave adventures and nature-based activities for visitors to explore and enjoy. The local, family-friendly attraction has been a mainstay in the greater-Chattanooga region since it opened in 1929.
"The CFC Summer of Soccer presented by Ruby Falls was a huge success and community wide celebration of the Beautiful Game," said Chad Emerson, Chattanooga FC Chief Business Officer.
"We're now excited to announce that the CFC Soccer Experience isn't over though. We are among the league leaders as we head into the final three regular season home matches. Â
"That's why we are excited to announce the Push to the Playoffs where we'll combine high intensity playoff-push soccer with fun matchday experiences including Bobblehead Night, a Bluegrass Match day Jam Session and our first-ever CFC Homecoming!"
"There's an unmistakable energy in Chattanooga when CFC takes the field," said Beth Robinson, Ruby Falls Senior Director of Marketing. "Ruby Falls is thrilled to join passionate fans and the entire community in cheering for our hometown club during the team’s exciting Push for the Playoffs!"
The Push to the Playoffs presented by Ruby Falls kicks off on Saturday, August 8 when the club hosts Southeast rivals Atlanta United 2 for CFC Youth Night and the latest Hall of Legends induction ceremony pre-match celebrating 2026 inductee Juan Hernandez. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
The club's penultimate regular season home match takes place on Saturday, August 29 in the final installment of the Battle of the Independents when the Foxes of Carolina Core come to Fort Finley for Fan Appreciation Night presented by New Blue Construction and Eldin Jakupović Bobblehead Night. The first 1,000 fans to enter the gates will get the free giveaway bobblehead celebrating our No1 in between the sticks and the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Goalkeeper of the Year.
The Push to the Playoffs presented by Ruby Falls will conclude on Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. ET with our final regular season home match of the 2026 season, once again battling Atlanta United 2, for a Homecoming celebration presented by Erlanger including bluegrass music and the UTC marching band.
About Chattanooga Football Club
Chattanooga Football Club was founded in 2009. The CFC Men's team is fully professional and competes in MLS NEXT Pro, while the CFC Women's team competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL), the largest women’s soccer league in the country. Chattanooga Football Club became the first soccer club to offer true ownership to the fans in 2019 with 3,200+ investors from Chattanooga, all 50 states, and 31 countries. CFC plays its home games at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.
The club serves the community as a technical soccer leader as well and runs and operates pathways from U4 to professional through its own youth club, MLS NEXT professional pathway and partnering with local recreational clubs.
About Ruby Falls
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ruby Falls is home to the nation’s tallest underground waterfall open to the public. The park’s diverse ecosystem fosters deep connections to nature for over half a million visitors annually through unforgettable experiences on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Guests enjoy guided cave tours to see the waterfall, spectacular views of the Cumberland Plateau, seasonal ziplines, and luxury treehouse lodging. The park’s historic castle built in 1929 features a casual café and beautiful private event venue. Committed to cave conservation and environmental sustainability, Ruby Falls is the first attraction in the United States to earn certification from Green Globe, the internationally respected standard for environmental sustainability, and is a recipient of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Excellence.  RubyFalls.com
