Over 2,000 entered Over 2,000 entered
That’s the number of schools that entered from towns of 150,000 people or fewer nationwide.
Your town. Your team. Your story.
Your school could win this year’s $1 million grand prize.
With millions in total prizes to more than 1,000 winners—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 home field upgrade with a $1 million package.
Don’t miss your chance to upgrade your team’s home field and brighten your school’s future. Apply early for the 2026 season.
Meet your 2025 Friday Night 5G Lights grand prize winner, Dierks High School, home of the Outlaws!
From spirit to spotlight. A hometown victory for the books.
They scored a homefield upgrade, Gronk Fitness weight room, 2026 tailgate, and a trip to the SEC Championship.
To every school that applied, posted, rallied, and showed up with heart, thank you. Your passion and pride are what make this program truly shine.
2025 was an unforgettable season.
Schools across the country showed up big time for Friday Night 5G Lights.
450 won $5,000 450 won $5,000
450 schools showed their spirit on social media to bring home $5,000 during our $5K Fridays sweepstakes.
25 won $25,000 25 won $25,000
25 schools rallied their communities to be finalists, each scoring $25,000.
1 scored an epic win 1 scored an epic win
The Dierks Outlaws won a grand prize worth over $1 million.
The fun kicks off with $5K Fridays. Now even bigger.
This year, we're increasing the number of $5K Fridays winners from 450 to 1,000—with 300 in the first week alone. Find out how to help your school score $5,000!
Helping communities thrive.
We kicked off Friday Night 5G Lights in 2024 and made a big impact on community pride across the country. We’ve kept that momentum going by expanding the nation’s leading 5G network, connecting rural communities with
Share your school’s story. Brighten your town’s future.
The next $1 million grand prize could be yours.
