SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM FINAL SEND-OFF SET FOR CHATTANOOGA

WHO: Spanish National Football Team

WHAT: Chattanooga will host a final send-off for the Spanish National Football Team as they depart the city for Los Angeles ahead of their July 2 World Cup match against Austria. Fans, media, local businesses, and community members are encouraged to gather and give the team a memorable farewell showcasing Chattanooga’s hospitality one last time.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Fans are requested to arrive no earlier than 3:00 pm
Send-off gathering: 4:00 pm
Commemorative plaque presentation: 4:30 pm
Team departure: approximately 4:45 pm (time subject to change)

WHERE: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown, 345 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN. Fan viewing areas extend from the hotel along Broad Street to the Aquarium Plaza

DETAILS:
As the Spanish National Football Team departs Chattanooga for the final time, the community is invited to come together for a celebratory send-off honoring their stay in the Scenic City. The team will travel to Los Angeles to continue their World Cup journey, with a match scheduled July 2 against Austria.

Fans are encouraged to line Broad Street from the Embassy Suites to Aquarium Plaza to cheer on the team as they depart. Businesses in the downtown corridor are also invited to have staff and patrons step outside to help create an energetic and supportive atmosphere.

At approximately 4:30 pm, representatives from the National Spanish Football Federation will present a commemorative plaque to the host city as a lasting symbol of their time in Chattanooga. This will be a photo and video opportunity only, with no formal remarks.

Attendees are asked to follow all safety guidance, remain in designated areas, and respect team security and traffic direction. Fans should plan to arrive no earlier than 3:00 pm.

Visual Opportunities:

Final team motorcade departure
Fans lining Broad Street and Aquarium Plaza
Community send-off atmosphere
Commemorative plaque presentation
Downtown crowd and business participation

Media Notes:

Outdoor coverage only
Motorcade timing may shift due to travel logistics
No guaranteed availability for interviews
Credentialed media are invited to remain within the designated media area inside the hotel barrier. Upon arrival, please check in with staff at the north entrance of the barrier near 3rd Street.

Parking is available in nearby downtown garages and public areas.