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This year, we're turning up the lights even brighter with a whole new playbook for those communities where Friday nights matter. Whether you’re a student, teacher, administrator, or community member, your involvement makes an impact! Check out all the helpful information here to help boost your school’s chances of winning. [Download Playbook , opens in a new window](https://www.t-mobile.com/content/dam/digx/tmobile/us/en/pdf/11300702_FN5GL_2026_Early_Application_Playbook_Digital.pdf?icid=MGPO_TMO_U_FRIDAYNL5G_E6108BF45947515E46298)   The more you show up, the further your school spirit rises. ENDED ## Application Period [Application Period](https://www.t-mobile.com) Application Period From April 9–September 18, schools across the country submitted their applications while communities rallied behind them on social for a chance to win weekly prizes. ## Application Period OCTOBER 08 ## 40 Divisional Finalists [40 Divisional Finalists](https://www.t-mobile.com) 40 Divisional Finalists The top 10 schools from each division—East, West, Midwest, and South—are announced, and voting opens from October 8–25. All 40 schools win __$25K__ and a home game hosted by T‑Mobile. ## 40 Divisional Finalists OCTOBER 29 ## 4 Division Champions [4 Division Champions](https://www.t-mobile.com) 4 Division Champions The top school from each division is announced, and voting opens from October 29–November 8. Each school wins __$250K__, a Gronk Fitness Gym, and “The Big Deal” Student Leadership Award worth __$5K__. ## 4 Division Champions NOVEMBER 12 ## Grand Prize Winner [Grand Prize Winner](https://www.t-mobile.com) Grand Prize Winner Finally, on November 12, we’ll announce the grand prize winner! One school will win __$1,000,000__ toward a game-changing home field upgrade, plus more. ## Grand Prize Winner Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  #### How to support your favorite Top 40 school. Rally Get the word out about how and when to vote, and encourage others to vote once per day, every day on the FN5GL website. Post Division Finalists can earn bonus votes by participating in the Spirit Week social challenges. Fans can cheer them on by tagging their __favorite school’s social handle__ with __@TMobile__, and using hashtags __#FN5GL__ and __#Entry.__ Win The voting period is open __now through Oct. 25__, so come back every day to vote! The more daily votes, the higher your school’s chance of winning. It all comes down to the votes. You can vote once a day, every day, now through __October 25__. [Vote daily](https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights#leaderboard-anchor) Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.  Rally. Post. Win.   One school will rise above the rest to claim this year’s grand prize, stacking big wins along the way. #### Prizes on the road to victory:  40 schools win $25K. 10 schools each in the West, Midwest, South, and East divisions win __$25,000__ and a home game hosted by T‑Mobile.  4 schools win $250K. The schools with the most votes in each division win __$250,000__, a Gronk Fitness Gym, and “The Big Deal” Student Leadership Award worth __$5,000__.  One school wins it all. Finally, one school wins __$1,000,000__ toward a game-changing home field upgrade, plus an epic 2027 field unveiling and tailgate celebration. #### More ways to win:   4 social superstars win $5K. Schools can score __$5,000__ for outstanding social content and creativity.   Our fan favorite wins $25K. One school will receive __$25,000__ based on votes from T-Mobile employees. ## Vote for your favorite school. Brighten their town’s future. You can vote once a day, every day, now through October 25. [Vote daily](https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights#leaderboard-anchor)  [Official Rules](https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/rules) ## Hello! Want to stay logged in? 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