The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team is bringing back a very unique evening of competition with the 2016 Candlelight Dinner Match.  This triennial event is set to take place against VMI on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:00 p.m. in Maclellan Gym. 

Chattanooga opens its Southern Conference schedule against the Keydets on an evening wrestling fans should not miss.  Instead of pulling out the bleachers in the lower section of Maclellan Gym, UTC is bringing in tables of eight, with formal place settings, for a full mat-side meal during the match.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) and valet parking is available at the Douglas Street entrance to those who have purchased the Candlelight experience.  The Mocs hit the mat against VMI at 7:00 p.m.

Fans who purchase a dinner ticket will be closest to the action and enjoy the meal catered by Taziki's Mediterranean Café.  Members of the wrestling team not competing will work the room as your hosts and servers.

Space is limited and sure to fill up fast, so get your seats today.  Fans can purchase a full table, or individual places, by contacting the Mocs Club at (423) 425-5866 or mocsclub@utc.edu.  Cost is $400 for an eight-person table, or $50 per individual ticket.  This includes valet parking, a ticket to the match, and the meal during the match.

Season tickets are still on sale now on GoMocs.com.  The first 50 to buy 2016-17 wrestling season tickets receive mat-side seating for the Virginia dual on Dec. 4.  Regular general admission seat is available in the upper levels for season and single-match ticket holders who do not purchase mat-side seats for the Candlelight Dinner event.