What is the capacity of Finley Stadium?

Finley Stadium has a seating capacity of 20,668.

Where is Finley Stadium located?

Finley Stadium is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What team plays at Finley Stadium?

Finley Stadium is the home stadium of Chattanooga Mocs in the Southern.

What stadiums are near Finley Stadium?

The closest stadiums to Finley Stadium are Louis Crews Stadium (74 mi), Tucker Stadium (80 mi), Fifth Third Stadium (82 mi), Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium (82 mi), Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium (88 mi), Truist Park (93 mi).

Finley Stadium - home of Chattanooga Mocs in Chattanooga, Tennessee

NCAA FCS

Finley StadiumChattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga Mocs

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Capacity

20,668

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Conference

Southern

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Opened

1997

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Surface

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📖About Finley Stadium

Finley Stadium opened in 1997 as a modern 20,000-seat facility in downtown Chattanooga, replacing the aging Chamberlain Field. With luxury skyboxes, a state-of-the-art video board, and the adjacent First Horizon Pavilion for tailgating, it's one of the premier FCS venues in the South and has hosted multiple NCAA Division I-AA national championship games.

🏛️History

Origins

Planning began in 1995 with the formation of the Stadium Corporation, aimed at replacing Chamberlain Field and providing a modern facility capable of hosting NCAA Division I-AA playoff games, including the national championship. The Mocs needed a larger, more modern venue to support their growing football program and attract major postseason events.

Major Renovations

2010New sports turf field installed

2015New scoreboard/videoboard with LED screen and upgraded food concessions

2023$300,000 skybox audio and video systems upgrade

2024$1.8M Ultra Club renovation completed - climate-controlled premium space

Notable Moments

Oct 18, 1997Stadium opened with overflow crowd of 22,646 as UTC defeated Tennessee State 28-7

1997-2009Hosted NCAA Division I-AA/FCS national championship games (championship moved to Frisco, TX in 2010)

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The chairback preferred seats offer the best comfort, while the NoogaNation student section on the south side creates the most energetic atmosphere. Skyboxes provide climate control and premium viewing for groups.

Parking Tips

The First Horizon Pavilion area is popular for tailgating. Arrive 3+ hours early for premium spots. Street parking downtown fills quickly on game days. Consider parking in nearby downtown garages and walking.

Game Day

Visit the First Horizon Pavilion (converted from the old Ross-Meehan Foundry) for tailgating and Scrappy's Kids Zone. The Marching Mocs perform alongside the NoogaNation student section. Stay after games to explore downtown Chattanooga's restaurants and attractions.