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Take Friday Nights to a Whole. New. Level.

T-Mobile kicked off its inaugural Friday Night 5G Lights in 2024 to give small towns across the U.S. the 5G advantage. This year, we’re giving schools even MORE chances to win!

​​The competition is fierce, so find out how to submit the best application possible and score major upgrades for your school!

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How to win

No purchase necessary. 7/17/25-9/12/25. 50 US/DC. Void where prohibited.

This is more than a contest.

​It’s a nationwide movement to fuel school pride, performance, and possibility. This year, 450 schools will win $5,000 on $5K Fridays. Then, 25 finalists will each score $25,000 to upgrade their programs. Finally, on October 30, one school will be crowned the grand prize winner.

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You’ve gotta be in it to win it!

We’re amping up the season with more winners, bigger prizes, and a superstar lineup.

$5K Fridays

From July 17-September 12, we’ll award $5,000 to 450 schools just for posting on social—with 100 winners in the first week alone.

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Top 25 Finalists

Finalist schools will be announced and the voting period will open from September 25-October 24. The top 25 finalists will score $25,000 and a T-Mobile-hosted home game.

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Grand Prize Winner

Finally, on October 30, we’ll announce the grand prize winner! One school will win $1,000,000 towards a game-changing homefield upgrade, plus so much more.

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​​This grand prize package is epic.​

$1,000,000 to go towards a homefield upgrade.

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​​A professional consultation with a stadium experience expert. ​

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An upgraded weight room from GronkFitness.com.

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​​An unforgettable tailgate party in 2026​.

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​​An all-expense-paid trip for selected school representatives to the SEC Championship game​.

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The fun begins with $5K Fridays.

From July 17-September 12, T-Mobile will be awarding select schools $5,000—just for applying and posting on social media.

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Schools in the spotlight.

We’re shining a light on different hometown high schools across the country participating in Friday Night 5G Lights. Feel the school spirit, show them some love, and share your school’s story for the chance to be spotlighted! 

The Hickory High School football team, wearing white, red, and gold uniforms, pose in a group on an outdoor football field.
HICKORY, NC

Hickory High School

The Brunswick High School football team, wearing blue and yellow uniforms, charge onto the field waving a pirate flag.
BRUNSWICK, GA

Brunswick High School

The South Caldwell High School football team, wearing maroon and white uniforms, charge onto the field waving several flags.
HUDSON, NC

South Caldwell High School

The Southeast High School football team, wearing light blue and navy blue uniforms, train on the sidelines before a game.
CHEROKEE, KS

Southeast High School

The Taylor County High School football team, wearing orange and blue uniforms, run onto the field before a game.
PERRY, FL

Taylor County High School    

The Howell High School football team, wearing green and yellow uniforms, run onto the field during a game.
HOWELL, MI

Howell High School

The Susan Moore High School football players, wearing purple and white uniforms, take their place on the field at the start of a game.
BLOUNTSVILLE, AL

Susan Moore High School

The Greenwood High School cheerleaders perform a routine for the crowd during a football game.
GREENWOOD, AR

Greenwood High School

Clarke County High School students and supporters cheer for their team during a football game.
BERRYVILLE, VA

Clarke County High School

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Boosting small communities.

Friday Night 5G Lights is the latest way T-Mobile is supporting small communities after announcing its commitment in April 2021. Since then, we’ve delivered on our promise by expanding the nation’s leading 5G network, connecting rural communities with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, empowering the community through Project 10Million, and investing nearly $18 million in small communities nationwide through Hometown Grants. ​

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Don’t wait—school officials can get started today!

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