Forty schools entered the last round. Now, just four remain.
T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition has reached its final stage, with one Division Champion from the West, Midwest, South and East still in the running for a $1 million home field upgrade.
Communities across the country have spent weeks rallying behind their schools. Now, fans have another chance to make their voices heard: voting is open through Nov. 8, and you can vote every day for the school of your choice.
Each of the four remaining schools came out on top in its division during the Top 40 round, earning the title of Division Champion — and some major prizes along the way.
Each Division Champion has earned $250,000, a Gronk Fitness gym valued at $90,000 and "The Big Deal" Student Leadership Award worth $5,000.
That comes after each of the Top 40 Division Finalists previously received $25,000 and a T-Mobile-hosted home game celebration.
There's also another award still to come! T-Mobile employees will have the opportunity to rally behind the 2nd- and 3rd-place runners-up from each Division Finalist, voting to select one school to receive the T-Mobile Fan Favorite Award and an additional $25,000.
But for these four schools, the biggest prize is still up for grabs.
The school that receives the most votes will be crowned the national Friday Night 5G Lights grand prize winner and receive a $1 million home field upgrade.
It's the culmination of a 2026 competition featuring more than $8.4 million in total prizes, with schools and communities across the country showing what Friday nights mean in their hometowns.
And at this stage, every vote can help move one of the four remaining schools closer to the finish line.
Voting for the four Division Champions runs from Oct. 29 through Nov. 8.
Fans can visit FridayNight5GLights.com and vote daily for the school of their choice throughout the voting period.
Supporters can also show their school spirit on social media by tagging their chosen school and @TMobile and using #FN5GL and #Entry.
The national Friday Night 5G Lights grand prize winner is scheduled to be announced Nov. 12.
Looking for another way to get in on the fun? Use the tool below to upload a photo of your favorite local athlete or coach and watch them transform into a one-of-a-kind avatar — from game day hero to futuristic MVP and more.
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