Finley Stadium Board Plans Finley 2.0 Expansion
The stadium board is raising funds for a major renovation while reducing seating to create a new 24-seat skybox.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Soccer
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Finley Stadium Board is preparing to raise funds for a major expansion and renovation called Finley 2.0. The board voted to reduce existing seating and renovate the press box to create a new 24-seat skybox.
Why it matters
The project ties the stadium's finances to on-site sales taxes beginning January 1, 2027, and to a proposed five-year extension of its agreement with Chattanooga Football Club. The moves signal how Chattanooga's largest sports venue plans to expand revenue streams in the coming years.
The skybox project is allocated $60,000 from the campaign corporation, and no single entity contributes more than 30 percent of the stadium's support. The total Finley 2.0 campaign cost and final approval of the five-year club extension were not disclosed in the source material.
The players
Finley Stadium
Finley Stadium is the Chattanooga venue whose board is driving the Finley 2.0 expansion and skybox project.
Chattanooga Football Club
Chattanooga Football Club is the professional soccer team that has proposed a five-year extension of its agreement with the stadium.
The details
The Finley Stadium Board voted to approve the skybox project on the executive director's recommendation, funded through the campaign corporation, which is itself supported by skybox income. The executive director said no skybox has been given up in six years and that demand exists, while media now prefers to stand on the sidelines rather than sit in the press box.
Timeline
December 21, 2026: Current agreement between Finley Stadium and Chattanooga Football Club ends.
January 1, 2027: Stadium begins receiving on-site sales taxes generated for Finley 2.0.
February 2026: Rachael Wanamaker became private events manager.
Season Trajectory
Finley Stadium's plan to keep sales taxes generated on site follows a pattern of American soccer venues seeking dedicated revenue to fund upgrades. The five-year extension with Chattanooga Football Club would lock in the stadium's primary anchor tenant during that expansion.
The new 24-seat skybox could be rented out on a daily basis, giving local businesses and groups a premium space to book at the stadium. More local markets are planned for next year, adding weekday options for visitors.
The takeaway
Watch the December 21, 2026 deadline for the Chattanooga Football Club agreement, since the proposed five-year extension will shape the stadium's revenue plans heading into Finley 2.0. Local fans and businesses can track whether the new skybox and planned markets deliver the added events the board expects.
What happens next
The current Chattanooga Football Club agreement expires December 21, 2026, and on-site sales taxes begin flowing to the stadium January 1, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Chattanooga soccer coverage for local context on the club and venue.
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