Three parking lots. Under 1,200 spaces. Twenty thousand seats.
When Finley Stadium fills for a summer Chattanooga FC match or a December BlueCross Bowl weekend with nine Tennessee state football championship games running back-to-back, those numbers tell you everything you need to know about showing up in a car. The Gold Lot (North) fills first — it's the biggest, with 600 spaces, and fans figure that out fast. The EPB Blue Lot is VIP-designated.
The Green Lot adds 280 more spaces and a row of EV chargers, neither of which helps when Main Street is already stacked three lights deep approaching Chestnut. One party bus or charter bus rental through Chattanoogapartybuscompany.com drops your group at the corner of Main Street and Chestnut Street — steps from the stadium entrance — and the parking math stops being your problem.
TLDR: Finley Stadium's three lots hold under 1,200 vehicles for a 20,000-seat venue — a party bus or charter bus drops your whole group at the Main and Chestnut entrance and handles the return, no lot-hunting required.
Why Rent a Bus or Party Bus to Finley Stadium?
Finley Stadium sits at 1826 Reggie White Blvd in Chattanooga's South Broad District — close to downtown, but not in it. Getting there on a busy match night means navigating the US-27 and Market Street corridor that funnels most of the city westward, then finding one of the stadium's three private pay-only lots before the first session kicks off. For a group of two people, rideshare or parking works fine.
For a group of 15 or 25 or 40, you are coordinating multiple cars, multiple parking fees, and the post-game scramble of trying to figure out where everyone parked that most groups have experienced at least once.
A Chattanooga sporting event party bus or charter bus rental collapses that entire chain. One vehicle picks everyone up from the same point — a bar in the Northshore, a hotel downtown, a tailgate pre-party in East Ridge — drops the group at the corner of Main and Chestnut, and waits nearby until the final whistle or the last championship game. No one draws the short straw on designated driver duty, no one's car is on the wrong side of the lot when the crowd exits, and the pregame energy doesn't get spent on parking logistics.
That's the whole pitch, and for any group larger than one carpool, it holds.
As of spring 2026, Finley Stadium and the newly opened Erlanger Park — the Chattanooga Lookouts' new minor league baseball stadium, right next door — entered a reciprocal overflow parking arrangement for large events. That helps on the biggest days, but it also means that when a Lookouts game and a Chattanooga FC match fall close together on the calendar, the entire South Broad District is hunting for parking at once. One bus handles 20 to 56 people with a single predictable arrangement instead of a dozen cars competing for the same dwindling supply.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Finley Stadium
The public transit drop-off at Finley Stadium is at the corner of Main Street and Chestnut Street — confirmed as the stop for CARTA's Route 14 (Mocs Express) and Route 21 (Golden Gateway), both of which serve the stadium. That intersection is the practical approach for any vehicle dropping passengers: it puts your group at the stadium's main accessible entrance without needing to navigate the tighter interior lot turns on Reggie White Blvd. For vehicles approaching from downtown, the route is straightforward — Main Street west to Chestnut, turn and drop on the corner, then the bus waits or loops while your group is inside.
For the Gold Lot (North) entrance specifically, the Mocs' published directions say to access from Main Street turning south on Chestnut Street, or from Reggie White Blvd. For larger vehicles that want to wait on-campus during the event, the stadium recommends contacting their team directly at help@finleystadium.com or (423) 266-4041 — Finley Stadium does not publish a dedicated charter bus staging policy on its site, so confirm your group's approach for your specific date before you arrive. Help is one call away at 423-777-8470 for a quote on the vehicle that fits your group.
For Chattanooga FC matches specifically, the club offers a complimentary 6-seat accessible golf cart shuttle that circles the stadium's parking lots one hour before and after each home match. Fans can summon it by texting (423) 830-2583. That's a thoughtful accessibility feature — and not the answer for a 30-person supporter group.
The official Chattanooga FC parking page is the right reference for current matchday lot information before each home game.
Finley Stadium Parking: Three Lots, Limited Spaces, and What Fills First
Every lot on the Finley Stadium campus is private and pay-only — no free parking is available at any time, per the stadium's own published policy on the official Finley Stadium parking page. Here's how the three lots break down:
- Gold Lot (North) — 600 spaces: The largest lot, accessed from Main Street turning south on Chestnut Street, or from Reggie White Blvd. Day pass rates are $6 Monday–Thursday and $8 Friday–Sunday via kiosk or ParkMobile. For UTC Mocs football games, parking is $15 per vehicle. Permits are allowed in the Gold Lot; it is the only lot with overnight parking by special permit.
- EPB Blue Lot (VIP/South) — 300 spaces: VIP-designated, accessed from 20th Street via Chestnut Street. Chattanooga FC match pricing has been listed at $12 cash or credit card. No permits or overnight parking.
- Green Lot (Pavilion/East) — 280 spaces: Located east of the stadium near the First Horizon Pavilion. Accessed via the same Main/Chestnut/Reggie White approach as the Gold Lot. Day pass pricing matches the Gold Lot. Six Electrify America fast chargers (up to 350 kW) are located here. No overnight parking.
Total capacity: approximately 1,180 vehicles across all three lots. That covers roughly six percent of the stadium's 20,000-plus capacity on a full-house night. On peak event days — a BlueCross Bowl prime-time session, a July holiday Chattanooga FC match, or a UTC homecoming game — the EPB Blue Lot fills first (VIP passes only), then the Green Lot, then the Gold Lot from the Chestnut Street entrance inward.
With the new overflow arrangement at Erlanger Park, the 28th Street Lot off Broad Street and the Chestnut Street Lot near the right-field entrance at Erlanger absorb some of the spillover — but those are a legitimate walk from Finley's entrance, not a close substitute.
The math in one line: One 40-passenger charter bus replaces 10 cars. That's 10 separate parking fees ($8–$15 each), 10 separate arrivals at different times, and 10 vehicles trying to exit the same two-lot approach on Main Street when the game ends. One bus is one fee, one arrival, one exit.
Rent a Party Bus or Charter Bus for Chattanooga FC Matches
Chattanooga FC is in its third season competing in MLS NEXT Pro in 2026, playing 14 home matches at Finley Stadium between late February and late September. The Blues compete in MLS NEXT Pro against a mix of MLS-affiliated sides and other clubs, which makes for a varied schedule and a genuinely competitive atmosphere at Finley. The remaining 2026 home slate includes Carolina Core FC on August 29, plus additional fall home matches running through late September.
Check the full Chattanooga FC match schedule for current home dates before you plan.
Here's what distinguishes a Chattanooga FC bus trip from just driving yourself: the match experience at Finley is a summer evening outdoor event, not a quick in-and-out. The supporter culture runs warm — fans arrive early, the lots carry a genuine pregame energy, and post-match the South Broad District stays busy. A party bus rental for a Chattanooga FC match lets your group run that whole arc together: meet at one spot, ride over with the music up, tailgate as a unit in the Gold Lot, watch the match, and board back up when it's done — instead of three groups arriving at three different times and spending the first 20 minutes of the pregame texting each other.
For August and September home dates in particular, evening kick-off times mean the US-27 and downtown corridor carries the tail end of the commuter traffic plus the match-night crowd simultaneously. The bus routes around that coordination problem. August 29 (Carolina Core FC) is a late-summer Saturday that will be one of the busier home dates of the remaining season — booking a few weeks out rather than the night before keeps your options open.
Call 423-777-8470 to get your quote lined up for whichever FC home date your group has circled.
UTC Mocs Football Charter Bus Rentals for Game Day at Finley
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs play FCS football at Finley Stadium, and their fall home schedule fills the South Broad District on September and October Saturdays. The 2026 home slate includes Tennessee Tech (September 5), Wofford (September 19), VMI (October 31), and Mercer (November 7) — see the Mocs' Finley Stadium page and the UTC Athletics ticket site for current game-day details.
For Mocs football, the lots open six hours before kickoff, and standard game-day parking is $15 per vehicle in all general lots. CARTA's Route 14 — the Mocs Express — serves the stadium during the academic year, dropping at the Main and Chestnut intersection. The Mocs Express exists because the arithmetic forces it: 20,000 seats, 1,180 lot spaces, and a fan base that spans from downtown condos to suburban neighborhoods 10 miles out on the I-75 corridor.
A 40–56 passenger charter bus rental is the private version of the same logic — one vehicle collects a whole alumni chapter, a church group, or a season-ticket holder block from their neighborhood, and delivers everyone to the corner of Main and Chestnut without anyone hunting for a $15 spot that might already be gone.
For larger alumni groups wanting to tailgate together in the Gold Lot, approach from Main Street via Chestnut for the clearest lot access. Confirm your group's staging arrangement with the stadium at (423) 266-4041 before game day — the Mocs' Finley Fan Facts page covers the current tailgating, parking, and directions setup. Saturday home games in October, when weather is ideal and the Mocs are deep in their Southern Conference schedule, are the dates that fill up fastest — book those well ahead.
BlueCross Bowl Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Guide
Every December, Finley Stadium hosts the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl — Tennessee's high school football championship weekend, with nine championship games across three days and 18 teams competing for state titles. It is the single most attended and logistically intense event on Finley Stadium's annual calendar. The typical format runs three sessions per day (morning, afternoon, and a prime-time evening championship game), drawing fans from Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Jackson, and every corner of Tennessee who may have never parked at Finley before and have no idea the Gold Lot fills from the Chestnut Street entrance inward.
See the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl page for current year schedule and participating classifications — the bracket is announced each November.
Here's the specific problem the BlueCross Bowl creates for groups: unlike a regular Chattanooga FC match where a familiar local fan base manages arrival timing, the BlueCross Bowl draws three or four completely separate fan bases per day, each arriving in their own wave. The Gold Lot handles the morning session fine. By the afternoon session, overflow starts.
By the prime-time evening championship game, fans from the afternoon session are still in the lots or nearby, and the new wave is arriving simultaneously. The Erlanger Park overflow arrangement helps — the Lookouts' nearby lots absorb some spillover — but on a cold December Saturday prime-time, walking two extra blocks in winter conditions after a four-hour drive from Nashville isn't anyone's preferred ending.
A party bus or charter bus rental for BlueCross Bowl weekend solves the problem differently: instead of parking at all, your group boards from your hotel on the Northshore or the I-75 corridor, rides directly to Main and Chestnut, and walks in. The bus stays nearby while you watch two championship games, picks everyone back up when you're ready, and the only thing your group experienced was the football. For groups traveling specifically for a championship final, this is also the version of the trip where the bus becomes part of the celebration — win or lose, the ride home is handled.
A Chattanooga bus rental also works for concert nights at the adjacent First Horizon Pavilion, which shares the campus and the same parking constraints.
If your team is coming up from Atlanta for the BlueCross Bowl or any other Finley Stadium event, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium group transportation guide covers the I-75 corridor from Atlanta and is a useful reference for groups connecting Chattanooga and Atlanta stops on the same trip. Book BlueCross Bowl buses as soon as the TSSAA releases the bracket — December in Chattanooga books faster than most planners expect, and championship weekend is the first block to fill.
What Size Party Bus or Charter Bus Does Your Group Need?
The right vehicle for a Finley Stadium trip comes down to headcount and how much you want the ride itself to be part of the event. The full vehicle lineup through this site covers everything from a Sprinter for a small VIP group to a full-size motorcoach for a 50-person alumni chapter:
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter Van Rental with Driver | Up to 14 | Small corporate or VIP groups, suite nights, small alumni crews | Leather seating, USB charging, tinted privacy windows, individual climate control |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | 15–50 | Fan groups who want the pregame energy running from the moment the bus leaves | Built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, dance area |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Mid-size groups, multiple pickup points, family tailgate buses | Reclining seats, strong A/C, overhead storage |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large fan groups, BlueCross Bowl team buses, corporate groups, out-of-town alumni | Reclining seats, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, deep undercarriage luggage bays |
For Chattanooga FC supporter groups who want the pregame built into the ride, a 20- to 40-passenger party bus is the natural pick — the built-in bar and sound system make the trip from the Northshore or downtown feel like an extension of the match itself. For the BlueCross Bowl, where your group might have high schoolers and families alongside adult supporters, a charter bus or minibus keeps the tone more flexible while the undercarriage bays hold the gear. ADA-accessible vehicles are available — note it when you request your quote.
Finley Stadium Bus Rental Prices in Chattanooga
Quotes through this site are all-inclusive and can be compared in under 30 seconds online. What shapes your rate:
- Vehicle size — there's a wide range between a 14-passenger Sprinter and a 56-passenger motorcoach.
- Total hours — how long the vehicle is committed to your group, including the pregame wait, the game itself, and the post-match pickup window.
- Date and event — a weeknight Chattanooga FC match prices differently than a Saturday night BlueCross Bowl championship or a UTC homecoming game.
- Pickup location — a downtown Chattanooga or Northshore pickup is shorter than a run from East Ridge, Hixson, or Cleveland on US-64.
To give you an idea of planning ranges — not quotes or guaranteed rates: Sprinter limos and vans run roughly $100–$200/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $150–$280/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $175–$350/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $240–$400/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $130–$250/hour. Rates vary by date, mileage, and vehicle type. See the Chattanooga party bus prices page for current rate ranges, or call 423-777-8470 for a free all-inclusive quote.
A Match-Night Planning Example
To give you an idea: a 24-person Chattanooga FC supporter group books a 25-passenger party bus for a late-August home match. Pickup at 6:00 PM from a bar in the North Shore, at the Main and Chestnut drop-off by 6:40 PM — about 50 minutes before kickoff. The group tailgates in the Gold Lot, walks in for the opening whistle, and the bus picks everyone up at the same corner at 10:00 PM.
A 4-hour all-inclusive rental at that size might come to around $700–$900 — roughly $29–$37 per person, with no $8 parking fee, no rideshare surge at 10 PM on a match night, and the return trip already handled so everyone in the group can actually enjoy the match.
Getting to Finley Stadium from Chattanooga and Beyond
Finley Stadium is at 1826 Reggie White Blvd, accessible from downtown Chattanooga via Main Street heading west. Common approach routes and approximate off-peak travel times:
| From… | Approx. distance | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chattanooga | ~1.5 miles | Main Street west to Chestnut / Reggie White Blvd |
| Northshore / North Chattanooga | ~3–4 miles | Market Street Bridge south to Main Street, west to stadium |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) | ~8 miles | US-27 South to downtown, Main Street west |
| East Ridge / I-75 South corridor | ~8–10 miles | I-75 North to I-24 West, exit to US-27 North / downtown |
| Cleveland, TN | ~30 miles | US-64 West to I-75 South to I-24 West / downtown |
| Nashville, TN | ~135 miles | I-24 East, US-27 North, exit Main Street (Exit 1) |
| Atlanta, GA | ~120 miles | I-75 North to downtown Chattanooga |
From Nashville, the UTC Mocs' published directions say to take I-24 East to US-27 North, exit at Main Street (Exit 1), turn left on Main, and right on Carter Street — Finley Stadium is straight ahead with the Gold Lot on the left. From Atlanta, I-75 North drops you into downtown Chattanooga cleanly. Both approaches feed into the same Main Street / South Broad corridor that gets heavy on event evenings, so building in extra time is the consistent advice, especially for BlueCross Bowl days where multiple sessions are running.
Every Way to Get to Finley Stadium: Compared
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Drop-off point | Post-game | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party bus / charter bus rental | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Main & Chestnut, steps from the gate | Bus waits nearby, picks you up when ready | Groups of 14–56 |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way + post-match surge pricing | No — multiple cars, staggered ETAs | Can drop anywhere, but surge spikes post-match | Request multiple cars at once, wait on surge | 1–4 people |
| CARTA Route 14 / Route 21 | Fixed fare per person | Only if your group catches the same run | Main & Chestnut — same corner as a private bus | Limited post-event frequency; Route 14 has no summer service | Solo fans, small groups, weekday games |
| Drive and park | $8–$15 per car + gas | No — caravans split up | Depends on which lot you find space in | Main Street traffic crawl back to downtown | 1–2 cars, small groups |
For one or two people, rideshare or CARTA works perfectly well — there's no reason to charter a bus for a pair. Once your group clears four or five people and multiple cars, the coordination cost and the per-head math both tip toward one vehicle. A 20-person group driving separately is paying $8–$15 per car across five or six vehicles, for the privilege of arriving in six waves and spending the pregame trying to find each other in the Gold Lot.
Tailgating at Finley Stadium: What's Allowed and What Isn't
Tailgating is permitted in Finley Stadium's parking lots for Chattanooga FC matches and UTC Mocs football games, and the Gold Lot is the main tailgate zone. A few rules worth knowing before you plan your setup, from the official Finley Stadium A-Z guide and policy:
- Brown-bagging is prohibited. Tennessee state law and stadium policy prohibit bringing your own alcohol onto the Finley Stadium campus. Only trained bartenders authorized to serve alcohol may pour drinks during pregame activities at the pavilion and stadium, and concourse alcohol sales cut off at the end of the third quarter for football games (the 75th minute for soccer) — plan your last round before then.
- Tobacco-free campus. Finley Stadium is completely tobacco-free, including cigarettes, vaping devices, and e-cigarettes throughout the entire grounds.
- Clear bag policy. Each guest may bring one clear plastic bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12" (or a one-gallon resealable clear bag), plus a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". All other bags — backpacks, tinted bags, oversized totes — are prohibited. The bus's undercarriage bays are the right place to leave anything that doesn't fit the clear-bag rule while you're inside.
- Accessible shuttle for Chattanooga FC matches. The complimentary golf cart shuttle (text 423-830-2583) runs within the lots one hour before and after each match — a useful accessibility option for anyone who needs help reaching the gate from the far end of the Gold Lot.
A party bus group that tailgates together in the Gold Lot has a natural advantage here: the bus holds the gear and any bags that won't pass the clear-bag check, so no one is running back to the car or stashing things in the wrong place. After the match, everything goes back in the same vehicle that brought it. That's the tailgate setup that actually runs smoothly.
FAQ: Renting a Bus to Finley Stadium
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Finley Stadium?
The designated public transit drop-off is at the corner of Main Street and Chestnut Street, confirmed by CARTA's published route information for Routes 14 and 21 serving Finley Stadium. For vehicles approaching from downtown, the Main Street westbound route to Chestnut is the standard approach; for the Gold Lot entrance specifically, the UTC Mocs' published directions say to turn south on Chestnut from Main Street. Contact the stadium at (423) 266-4041 for any group staging arrangements — Finley Stadium does not post a dedicated charter bus policy on its website, so confirming your approach for your specific event date is the right move.
How much does parking cost at Finley Stadium?
All three lots are pay-only with no free parking available at any time. General day pass rates are $6 Monday–Thursday and $8 Friday–Sunday via kiosk or ParkMobile app. For UTC Mocs football games, parking runs $15 per vehicle across general lots.
Chattanooga FC match pricing for the EPB Blue (VIP/South) lot has been listed at $12 cash or credit card. See the official Finley Stadium parking page for current event-specific rates.
Does Finley Stadium have designated charter bus parking?
The stadium does not publish a dedicated charter bus parking policy. For group arrangements, contact the stadium directly at help@finleystadium.com or (423) 266-4041. The Gold Lot (North, 600 spaces) is the largest and most practical option for larger vehicles approaching from Main Street via Chestnut.
Comparing vehicle options for your event date takes about a minute — call 423-777-8470 to get started.
When should I book a bus for the BlueCross Bowl?
As soon as the TSSAA releases the championship bracket each November. The BlueCross Bowl draws fans from Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and across Tennessee, and December weekends in Chattanooga fill vehicle inventory faster than most out-of-town planners expect. For prime-time Saturday evening championship games in particular, the right-size buses are the first to go.
Call 423-777-8470 as soon as your team's bracket position is confirmed — don't wait until the week of the game.
Can you tailgate with a bus group at Finley Stadium?
Yes — tailgating is permitted in Finley Stadium's parking lots for Chattanooga FC and UTC Mocs football events. The key restriction: brown-bagging (bringing your own alcohol) is prohibited under Tennessee state law and stadium policy. The campus is entirely tobacco-free.
The bus's undercarriage bays are the right place to store chairs and any bags that won't pass the stadium's clear-bag policy while your group is inside.
Is there public transit to Finley Stadium from downtown Chattanooga?
Yes. CARTA's Route 14 (Mocs Express) serves Finley Stadium during the academic year, with no summer service. Route 21 (Golden Gateway) also serves the stadium year-round.
Both routes drop at the corner of Main Street and Chestnut Street. See CARTA's routes and schedules page for current timetables — Route 14 follows an academic calendar and will not be running for summer Chattanooga FC home matches.
What's the clear-bag policy at Finley Stadium?
One clear plastic bag per person, no larger than 12" × 6" × 12" (or a one-gallon resealable clear bag), plus a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". Backpacks, tinted bags, and oversized bags are prohibited. Store anything that doesn't meet the policy in your vehicle or in the bus's undercarriage bays before heading to the gate.
How far is Finley Stadium from the Northshore?
About 3–4 miles via the Market Street Bridge south to Main Street, heading west. On a normal afternoon that's 8–10 minutes. On a match night with the US-27 and Market Street corridor carrying event traffic, add 10–15 minutes.
A bus picking up from the Northshore and running straight to the Main and Chestnut drop-off cuts out that timing uncertainty for the whole group.
Can I book a birthday or corporate group trip to a Chattanooga FC match?
Absolutely. Chattanooga FC's home schedule runs from late February through late September — 14 home matches at Finley Stadium — and a summer evening match makes for a genuinely engaging birthday group outing. For corporate groups, a minibus or charter bus picks everyone up from the office or a downtown hotel and handles the return, so no one is navigating unfamiliar South Broad parking on their own.
Compare options through the site or call 423-777-8470.
What other Chattanooga venues use similar group transportation?
The same party bus and charter bus setup works well for McKenzie Arena (UTC basketball and concerts on the main UTC campus), Erlanger Park (Chattanooga Lookouts minor league baseball, right next door to Finley), and large outdoor events like the Riverbend Festival along the Tennessee River each June. Multi-stop itineraries covering Finley Stadium and Erlanger Park in the same evening — or a Mocs football game followed by dinner on the Northshore — are easy to arrange through Chattanooga group transportation.
Book Your Finley Stadium Party Bus or Charter Bus Rental
Whether it's a Chattanooga FC supporter group rolling in from the Northshore for a late-summer home match, a 50-person alumni chapter arriving for UTC Mocs homecoming, a team bus from Nashville for the December BlueCross Bowl, or a corporate group hitting a First Horizon Pavilion concert night — Chattanoogapartybuscompany.com lists party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter limos, and Sprinter vans serving Chattanooga and the surrounding region for you to compare. One quote request shows available options for your date before the Gold Lot fills up and the Main Street backup starts.
Call 423-777-8470 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote at no obligation — or compare options online in under 30 seconds. Also see these guides for nearby venues and events: McKenzie Arena for UTC basketball and touring concerts, Erlanger Park for Lookouts games just a short walk from Finley, Riverbend Festival for Chattanooga's biggest outdoor music weekend each June, and Chattanooga Oktoberfest for fall group transportation.
