Chattanooga FC to host Atlanta United in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

Chattanooga FC Communications

Knockout match set for Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tickets on sale now!

Chattanooga Football Club will host Atlanta United of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Finley Stadium.

The draw is a historic moment for the city as it represents the first time a team from Chattanooga will host a side from MLS in a competitive match.

CFC booked its spot in the Round of 32 on Wednesday evening, defeating Tennessee Tempo 1-0 in a commanding performance.

The draw for the Round of 32 and Round of 16 was conducted on Thursday morning on CBS Sports Golazo Network's "Morning Footy" show. The draw saw clubs divided into eight groups of four based on geography. The groups were named for the eight most capped players with the U.S. Men’s National Team that have captured a U.S. Open Cup title.

The winner of Chattanooga FC-Atlanta United will face the winner of Charlotte FC (MLS)-Charlotte Independence (USL League One) in the Round of 16 set to place between April 28-29.

The draw also decided the hosting priority order for the Round of 16: 1) Charlotte FC, 2) Atlanta United FC, 3) Chattanooga FC, 4) Charlotte Independence

Chattanooga is the only team from MLS NEXT Pro remaining in the 111th edition of the national competition. Chattanooga FC's overall U.S. Open Cup record is 8W-7L-6D (3 advancing, 3 failing to advance).

Chattanooga FC and Atlanta United have met four times previously, stretching back to 2017, but never with CFC hosting in a competitive, knockout tournament match.

Tickets are on sale now.

The full Round of 32 schedule is listed below.

Every match from the Round of 32 will stream live on Paramount+ with select matches also co-airing on either CBS Sports Network or CBS Sports Golazo Network. CBS Sports will host The Golazo Show whip-around program highlighting every goal from eight April 15 matchups, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Round of 32 Schedule – 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Home teams listed first; host priority order for Round of 16 matches in each group also listed; visit the schedule section here for the most up to date details.

Tuesday, April 14 (all times ET)

New England Revolution vs. Rhode Island FC – 7 p.m. (Paramount+)

Louisville City FC vs. Austin FC – 7 p.m. (CBS Sports Network/Paramount+)

Detroit City FC vs. Chicago Fire FC – 7:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network/Paramount+)

Westchester SC vs. New York City FC – 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Sporting Kansas City – 8 p.m. (Paramount+)

Colorado Rapids vs. Union Omaha – 9:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network/Paramount+)

Sacramento Republic FC vs. Minnesota United FC – 10 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network Paramount+)

Wednesday, April 15 (all times ET)

FC Naples vs. Orlando City SC – 7 p.m. (CBS Sports Network/Paramount+)

Chattanooga FC vs. Atlanta United FC – 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)

Richmond Kickers vs. Columbus Crew – 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)

Red Bull New York vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC – 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)

Charlotte FC vs. Charlotte Independence – 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)

D.C. United vs. One Knoxville SC – 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)

St. Louis CITY SC vs. FC Tulsa – 8 p.m. (Paramount+)

Houston Dynamo FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC – 8 p.m. (Paramount+)

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Phoenix Rising FC – 10 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network Paramount+)

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FC Naples (USLL1) vs. Orlando City SC (MLS); Paradise Coast Sports Complex; Naples, Fla.

New England Revolution (MLS) vs. Rhode Island FC (USLC); Centreville Bank Stadium; Pawtucket, R.I.