Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns for his second season alongside Rob Gronkowski to inspire fans and rally communities throughout T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition.
Mahomes and Gronkowski are joined by standout college athletes Dante Moore, Ashlea Klam, CJ Carr, Rocco Becht and Kewan Lacy, representing divisions across the country and encouraging fans to support their hometown schools in the race for game-changing prizes.
“Over the past two years, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when communities come together to support their hometown schools, and it’s been absolutely inspiring,” said Jon Freier, Chief Operating Officer, T‑Mobile, in a statement. “Friday Night 5G Lights has become about so much more than football
— it’s about celebrating the pride, traditions and connections that make small towns special. This season, we’re going even bigger and opening the door for more schools than ever to win because every community deserves its moment in the spotlight.”
New to this year’s competition, a panel of judges will select 40 division finalists — 10 each from the West, East, Midwest and South divisions — based on community impact, need, creativity, school pride, social media participation and overall community engagement.
Public voting runs from October 8–25, and anyone in the country can vote once per day through FridayNight5GLights.com and the T-Life app. Finalists may also earn potential bonus votes by completing social media “Spirit Week” challenges posted on the Friday Night 5G Lights website.
The four schools with the highest number of votes will receive $250,000, a Gronk Fitness gym, the “The Big Deal” student leadership award for $5,000, and advance to the final Division Champion round. Public voting for the final four schools runs from October 29–November 8, with the grand prize winner announced on November 12.
From August 11–15, more than 500 T‑Mobile stores will host hometown celebrations where fans can come together, show off their school spirit and rally behind their teams. Whether you’re sporting a football jersey, cheer uniform, band attire or mascot costume, it’s time to celebrate your hometown.
T‑Mobile members also have the chance to win a 2026 Honda Passport, exclusively available via T‑Mobile Tuesdays. Plus, score free grill tongs on August 11 through T‑Mobile Tuesdays in the T-Lifeapp.
Learn more and enter today at FridayNight5GLights.com.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Patrick Mahomes supports hometown schools with T-Mobile
