Your town. Your team. Your story.
With over $8.4M in total prizes up for grabs, Friday Night 5G Lights is back for the 2026 season! This year, we’re going bigger and bolder with more stories to share and winners along the way.
And of course, one grand prize winner at the end of it all—unlocking a $1M home field upgrade.
Apply for your school, then rally your community on social. The more you post, the more chances you have to win.
Big wins start with showing up.
It’s game time for Friday Night 5G Lights—and every social post with your school and @TMobile tagged using #FN5GL and #Entry is a chance to score big.
Every share brings your town together. That momentum can lead to real rewards, from weekly $5K Fridays to the ultimate prize of a $1M home field upgrade.
Check out the Playbook for tips on how to lead the charge on social. Your Friday night crowd can turn every post into a real shot at winning it all.
Help your school put big numbers on the board.
RALLY
Confirm your school has applied for Friday Night 5G Lights.
- Have an authorized school official apply between April 9–September 18. The earlier, the better!
- Make sure they review the playbook and the official rules.
- Check the 2026 school directory to confirm your school has applied.
POST
Post on social media to help your school win.
- Each post = one entry in $5K Fridays.
- Photos and videos qualify as entries.
- Focus post on school pride and community involvement.
- Tag @TMobile and your school, and use hashtags #FN5GL and #Entry on every post.
WIN
Tips to increase your chances of winning.
- Be creative, start early, and post often.
- A great video can win a Spirit Spotlight Award worth $5K.
- A powerful, engaging story can lead to finalist status.
- Get the whole community involved, from students to teachers to parents.
The fun kicks off with $5K Fridays.
Now with twice the winners.
This year, we're increasing the number of $5K Fridays winners from 450 to 1,000—with 300 in the first week alone. The game is on, and every social post is a chance to win!
Rally with Gronk in an all-new AR experience.
Experience Friday Night 5G Lights like never before. Snap a selfie with Gronk in augmented reality and post to hype up your school. Every social post is a chance to get noticed! Tag your school and @TMobile and post using #FN5GL and #Entry.
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Share your school's story. Brighten your town's future.
The next $1 million grand prize could be yours.
