CHATTANOOGA CHALLENGE
WHO IS IT FOR?
The NSN Challenge Series is open to men’s and women’s pre-professional teams seeking elite competition, professional presentation, and national exposure.
WHEN WILL IT TAKE PLACE?
The NSN Challenge series is a tournament for men’s and women’s pre-professional teams seeking elite competition, professional exposure, and meaningful community impact.
WINNING PURSE
The NSN Challenge Series launches this summer with a $2,000 prize purse, offering men’s and women’s pre-professional teams elite competition, professional exposure, and meaningful rewards.
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Chattanooga, TN — The National Soccer Network (NSN) has announced the NSN Chattanooga Challenge 2026, a men’s soccer tournament bringing together top regional clubs while supporting charitable organizations in the Chattanooga area. The tournament will take place in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local soccer-focused nonprofits.
The Chattanooga Challenge will feature six clubs from across the Southeast, split into two groups and competing for prize money. In addition to competitive play, the event is designed to create a meaningful community impact through charitable giving and local engagement.
A portion of tournament proceeds will benefit Chattanooga Sports Ministries and City Fields (Cleveland, TN), organizations that use soccer to positively impact youth and families throughout the region.
“This tournament is about more than just winning games,” said Jonathan Turner, Founder of National Soccer Network. “We wanted to build an event that delivers quality competition while also giving back to organizations that are making a real difference through the sport.”
The tournament will also mark the inaugural matches for expansion clubs Cleveland United FC and Red Top SC, adding a historic element to the event.
Participating Teams
Group A: Cleveland United FC, Tango FC, Scenic City SC
Group B: Georgia United FC, Potros FC, Red Top SC
While the full schedule is still being finalized, NSN confirmed the opening match will feature Scenic City SC hosting Cleveland United FC on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM, to be played at the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts.
