It’s Homecoming Saturday. It’s Fan Appreciation Day. It’s a battle to stay at top of the Southern Conference title race. It all starts at 1 p.m., on what’s forecasted to be a pristine fall Saturday in the Scenic City.
Here is all you need to know to be prepared for a Saturday afternoon in Chattanooga.
Ticket Deal
There is a special offer from the ticket office for the weekend. It’s the “Homecoming Crew Pack” with four tickets for $25 buying online at GoMocs.com using the promo code CREW. Bring your crew and fill Finley Stadium for the weekend’s ranked matchup. Click here to buy tickets.
Promotions
Fan Appreciation Day
Fans have an opportunity to win various prizes including a mini fridge, digital camera, a Terrell Owens autographed football, courtside seats to UTC Women’s Basketball vs Florida and a one-of-a-kind Mocs-branded guitar. Fans need to make sure they scan the QR code upon entering Finley Stadium to be entered to win. You must be present to win.
Homecoming 2026
We’re excited to welcome home all of our returning alums. One of our most well-known Mocs is coming back…NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens who is here all week and is hosting an event on Friday at the UTC Bookstore with his new line of co-branded TO/UTC apparel from the Terrell Owens: The Legacy Collection. It’s from 12:30-1:30 p.m., and fans who attend and purchase get a photo opp with Terrell and special guest, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.
Giveaway
Rally Towels will be distributed to the first 1,000 fans courtesy of the Chancellor’s Office.
Band Day
The Marching Mocs host their annual event with nearly 200 high school band students from across the region joining in for an unforgettable game day experience.
Special Events
Wrestling T-Shirt Toss
Coach Kyle Ruschell and his 2026-27 wrestling team are on hand to toss t-shirts to the crowd in the first quarter.
Dr Pepper Pass for Tuition
We’re down to the finals as students competed throughout the season to see who can throw the most football balls into the giant Dr Pepper can and win $10,000 in tuition. The semifinals occur in the first half while the champion is crowned between the third and fourth quarters.
Great Clips Kick for Cuts
One lucky fan gets a chance to win a Mocs Swag Pack by making a 25-yard field goal in the third quarter.
Jack’s Lucky Seat
Early in third quarter, a lucky section and row are announced as winners of the Jack’s Lucky Seat. This group wins complementary cards with free food items from Jack’s.
Body Armor T-Shirt Toss
This third quarter promotion comes at the second media timeout. Spirit squads toss Body Armor branded Chattanooga t-shirts to the crowd.
Football Ticket Quick Link Game
As always, for all Mocs and McKenzie Arena events go to GoMocs.com/tickets. Remember to use the promo code CREW to access the four tickets for $25 deal.
Cheat code: Purchase your tickets online and either print them out or download to your phone. Tickets purchased on gameday cost $3 more
New for 2026…
NFC-enabled ticketing
No screenshots will be valid for entry. Tickets must be downloaded in your mobile digital wallet prior to entry. Simply tap your ticket(s) to the pedestal scanner at the gate to receive a valid scan. Event staff are readily available to assist.
Walk through metal detectors
New state-of-the-art metal detectors are at every gate to speed safe passage into Finley Stadium. Upon arrival at the gate, proceed through the center pillars, keeping a safe distance from each post without touching or bumping the system. Keep moving unless you are asked to stop by security personnel. You can keep smaller items, such as cell phones and keys inside your clear bags or pockets. Take out items such as laptops and collapsible umbrellas and hold them in your hand.
Student Information
Entry to all Chattanooga athletics events is FREE to students. New for 2026-27the UTC Athletics Student Access Pass. This pass grants full-time students at UTC admission into all ticketed sporting events. These include football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, wrestling and softball. The pass remains in the digital wallet and may be scanned at the point of entry. See below for more information on student seating.
How It Works:
UTC Athletics has loaded all access passes into accounts. If you do not see it in your account, there is a chance that you registered for classes after the date that passes were loaded.
How to Download Your Pass:
- Sign in at GoMocs.com/Tickets
- Select “My Account”
- Select the blue button that says My Access Pass
- Add to your Google/Apple Wallet
- Scan in at all UTC Athletic events!
The pass will be saved in the digital wallet for future athletic events that require a ticket.
Students should sit in the designated student sections for each sport. These are:
- Football (Finley Stadium): Sections 101 and 102
- Men’s Basketball (McKenzie Arena): Sections 103, 104, 107-109, and 206-209
- Women’s Basketball (McKenzie Arena): Anywhere except for chairback reserved seats
- Wrestling (Maclellan Gym): Bleacher seating
- Softball (Frost Stadium): No specific student section
Students will still need to sign in under the Student Tickets portal at GoMocs.com/Tickets to purchase student guest tickets. Guest tickets are offered for football and men’s and women’s basketball.
Information for students including ticketing, parking, transportation, etc., is here.
Finley Stadium Upgrades
Keeping our “new for 2026” vibe going…you’ll notice the first difference at the first sound you here in the stadium. Finley has a brand-new sound system to enhance the fan experience where Chattanooga plays.
There are a myriad of personal spaces now as well. The Erlanger Calming Corner, Erlanger Mother’s Room, Kulture City Sensory Kits and a Morning Pointe Stadium Shuttle. Fans may request a ride by texting the Stadium Help Line at (423) 830-2583. Click here for more information.
Ultra Experience
The Ultra Club is open on the concourse on the home side of the stadium. It’s an indoor, air-conditioned space for all fans with a cash bar.
Everything is Cashless on Gamedays
No cash will change hands at Mocs athletics venues. That includes tickets, concessions, merchandising and even parking. Be prepared to pay by credit/debit card when coming to enjoy the hard-working efforts of our student-athletes and coaches. Pro tip, try paying with the Power C debit card proudly offered by FirstBank.
Parking & Tailgating
It’s tough to beat tailgating in the Pavilion. If you have not joined the Mocs Club at a level that includes parking at athletics events, it’s $15 per space in the open lots. Several adjoining lots are reserved for donors as well as other figures central to the event.
Want to join the Mocs Club? Click here.
For all the information on visiting Finley Stadium with directions, parking, ticketing, etc., check it all out here. Want to know more about the Party in the Pavilion, we have it covered here.
Power Walk/Power Rock
The Moc Walk tradition continues this season with the team arriving at First Horizon Pavilion and making their way through our phenomenal tailgating area next to Finley Stadium. The Moc Walk is approximately 2:15 prior to kickoff, in this case, 10:45 a.m.
The Marching Mocs also offer a gameday feature, the Mocs Rock Spirit Parade & Concert. It starts right after the Moc Walk in the pavilion.
Clear Bag Policy
There is a clear bag policy in place for all Mocs athletics events. Fans are allowed to bring in one plastic, vinyl or PVC clear bag that does not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ to home games at Finley Stadium. Check it out here.
Gear Up
The Barnes & Noble Fan Store is in the Ultra Club in the south concourse of the stadium.
Gameday Media Center
Links to get up to date on both squads are here in the football media center. Like to know a little history, here’s your GoMocs.com resource materials.
Gameday Timeline
7 a.m. – All Parking Lots Open for Tailgate
10 a.m. – Pavilion Ticket Booth Opens
10:30 a.m. – Party in the Pavilion Officially Begins
10:45 a.m. – Moc Walk in the Pavilion (immediately followed by Moc Rock)
11 a.m. – All Ticket Booths Open
11:30 a.m. – Finley Stadium Gates Open
12:40 p.m. – Headed to your seat after having already entered the stadium & stopped off at the myriad of food & beverage options.
12:41 p.m. – Marching Mocs Enter the Field
12:54 p.m. – National Anthem
1 p.m. – Coin Toss
1:02 p.m. – Kickoff vs Mercer
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Source: gomocs.com
