CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (November 5, 2026) — Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) is excited to announce Ruby Falls as the CFC Matchday Sponsor for the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Cup. CFC will host LAFC 2 in the city’s first-ever professional national championship on Sunday, November 8, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Finley Stadium.
As the CFC Matchday Sponsor, Ruby Falls will have a display in the concourse at Finley Stadium on gameday and be giving away a Family Pass Cave Walk for four lucky winners.
Chad Emerson, CFC Chief Business Officer, said: "Ruby Falls has been a great partner throughout this historic CFC season. We are thrilled to partner with our friends at this iconic tourist destination for the culmination of our incredible season."
Hugh Morrow, President and CEO at Ruby Falls, said: "Ruby Falls is thrilled to continue our support of Eastern Conference Champions, Chattanooga FC. The Boys in Blue are blazing incredible firsts, this time as the very first independent club in league history to play in and host the MLS NEXT Pro Cup. It’s a momentous time for Chattanooga FC!"
CFC and LAFC 2 will face off in the latest chapter of an unforgettable year of soccer in the Scenic City on Sunday evening. Tickets are going fast at CFCTIX.com.
Chattanooga FC hosts 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Cup!
Sunday, November 8 | 6:00 p.m. ET
For groups and premium seating options, reach out to tickets@chattanoogafc.com.
About Chattanooga Football Club
Chattanooga Football Club was founded in 2009. The CFC Men's team competes in MLS NEXT Pro, while the CFC Women's team competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). 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 all home games at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. CFC also runs and operates four MLS NEXT teams from U13-U16, an elite development pathway for young athletes.
Chattanooga FC Youth serves children from U2-U18, partnering with Soccer Shots (U2-U6) and running its own programming for kindergarten through 12th grade. It is the region's most successful youth soccer club, giving players a pathway from recreational soccer to competitive soccer to college soccer to pro soccer for players with that goal. www.chattanoogafc.com
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 discovered 98 years ago, spectacular views of the Cumberland Plateau, gliding seasonal ziplines, luxury treehouse lodging, and award-winning special events. The park’s historic castle built in 1929 features a casual café and beautiful private event venue. Committed to cave conservation and recognized as a tourism leader in 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. www.rubyfalls.com
