• Welcome to RiverFest Classic, Tennessee's premier annual Fall event hosted by Chattanooga FC Academy. This tournament has sold out the last 3 years. It hosts 200+ teams from 6-8 states in the southeast and midwest. 

      RiverFest attracts State Champions & Finalists as well as quality youth academy teams to create high level brackets in every age group. RiverFest attracts all levels of play and we would like to welcome your team to the Scenic City this fall.

      About Us: We are the largest youth academy in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia and managed by MLS NEXT Pro side Chattanooga Football Club. Visit HERE to shop official CFC gear. 

    • 2023 Teams

    • States Represented

    • Champions Crowned

    • 2024 Fees

      *PARKING INCLUDED IN ALL REGISTRATION FEES*

      *NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE IF CANCELED FOR WEATHER**
      WEATHER CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FROM A THIRD-PARTY ON A PER-TEAM BASIS AT CHECKOUT.  THE COST IS 10% OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE. IF THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER, THE TEAM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SEEKING A REIMBURSEMENT FROM INSURANCE. TO BE CLEAR, REFUNDS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR TEAMS THAT PURCHASE CANCELLATION INSURANCE AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT.

      U9-U10 7v7:
      Before 8/31: $785
      After 8/31: $885


      U11-U12 9v9:
      Before 8/31: $955
      After 8/31: $1,055


      U12 11v11:
      Before 8/31: $1,055
      After 8/31: $1,155


      U13-U14 11v11:
      Before 8/31: $1,055
      After 8/31: $1,155


      U15-U19 11v11:
      Before 8/31: $1,110
      After 8/31: $1,210

      ONLINE PAYMENTS ONLY - NO CHECKS! * PayPal charges a 2.9% fee for online payments

      Early Bird Fees end August 31, 2024. Teams that registered during the Early Bird period must be paid in full by August 31, 2024 to be confirm their rate. If Early Bird registraints are NOT paid in full August 31, 2024, teams are subject to pay full registration fees. 

    • Available Discounts

      Clubs from outside of Chattanooga (Hamilton County) and bordering counties may be eligible for club discounts.

      1) Clubs that send 5 or more teams can save $50 per team.
      2) Clubs that send 10 or more teams will receive $100 off per team.

      *Discounts cannot be combined and used as multiples.

      Club Directors should contact Kaylie Frogge for all codes...kaylie@chattanoogafc.com.

    • Important Dates

      Aug. 31 - Early Bird Pricing Ends* (Listed price increases)
      Oct. 16 - Applications Close 
      Oct. 18 - All payments due. (All registered teams must be paid in full to be considered for acceptance!)
      Oct. 21 - Accepted Teams Published (OLC will begin after teams are accepted)

      Oct. 25 - Coaches/Team Managers receive first draft of schedule
      Nov. 1 - Coaches/Team Managers receive second draft of schedule
      Nov. 6 - Final Schedule Published Online
      Nov. 8 - All teams must complete online check-in by 5:00 p.m. EDT. No extensions.


      *(Teams must register and pay in full before August 31 to be eligible)

      Due to the anticipated waiting list, faiilure to meet any deadlines may result in automatic disqualifaction and we will accept one of the waiting list teams. No changes to the roster will be permitted once a team has been officially checked in by SINC Sports.

    • About

      RiverFest Classic 2024 is the Chattanooga area's largest tournament of the year with 200 teams anticipated from 7-8 states. We are pleased to announce that this event will take place at two primary complexes: Camp Jordan Park (13 fields) and Redoubt Soccer Complex (8 fields).

      To ensure the quality of the event, all teams will NOT be accepted in 2024. State champions, finalists and 2023 RiverFest champions will automatically be accepted. Priority acceptance will then go to teams who apply and pay during the Early Bird period. 

      This event for all teams from Premier to Select levels and wants to welcome you to the beautiful Tennessee Valley area. We primarily host teams from the Southeast but welcome all teams to come and compete. Apply today and reserve your spot as divisions will fill up quickly.

      RiverFest Classic is also seeking referees for the 2024 tournament. Please email Sebastian Giraldo, Referee Assigner, via email at Sebastian@chattanoogafc.com. Thank you.