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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Nashville Kats arena football team is considering moving to Clarksville for the 2026 season and holding their games at F&M Bank Arena, and the arena is looking for fan support to make it happen.

A packed playoff game at F&M Bank Arena demonstrated Clarksville’s passion for the sport, filling the arena with over 3,000 fans. To make the 2026 season happen, the arena is offering season tickets for a $26 deposit, according to a statement from the arena. If fans can show enough interest with this new #KeepTheKats initiative, we could see the Kats move to Clarksville full-time.

“The energy, the excitement, and the way the community rallied behind the team at the playoff game last season was unforgettable,” Janeen Lalik, executive vice president of SS&E said. “When fans place their deposit, they’re not just saving a seat. They’re building the future of professional arena football in Clarksville.”

The Nashville Kats is the name of three separate franchises in the Arena Football League. The first incarnation of the Kats launched in 1997 and moved to Atlanta in 2002, becoming the original Georgia Force. The second incarnation of the Kats joined the league as an expansion team in 2005 and lasted two seasons. The third and current incarnation of the team plays at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium as part of the 2024 relaunch of the Arena Football League. After the team saw the response in Clarksville, we now have a shot at hosting them for the 2026 season.

The full cost of a season ticket starts at $90. To put down the $26 deposit, go to the #KeepTheKats season tickets site. Deposits will secure priority seating for supporters, and they’re fully refundable if the Kats don’t play in Clarksville.

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