# Four Schools Advance to Final Vote for 5G Lights Field Prize

T-Mobile named division champions in Virginia, Wisconsin, Louisiana and Washington, with voting running through November 8.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-29T16:15:55.036Z
Updated: 2026-10-29T16:15:55.036Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/t-mobile-friday-night-5g-lights-finalists-october-29-2026

T-Mobile announced October 29 that four high schools have advanced to the final round of its Friday Night 5G Lights competition for a $1 million football-field upgrade.

The division champions are Buffalo Gap High School in Swoope, Virginia; Menasha High School in Menasha, Wisconsin; Covington High School in Covington, Louisiana; and Lakeside High School in Nine Mile Falls, Washington.

Each division champion receives $250,000, a Gronk Fitness gym upgrade and a student leadership award valued at $5,000, according to the company. The schools had previously secured $25,000 as division finalists.

The final voting period runs October 29 through November 8, with the winner scheduled to be announced November 12. Previous votes have reset for the final round.

T-Mobile said nearly 2,500 schools entered and 40 became division finalists. It reported more than 2.3 million votes during the preceding stage.

The announcement determines the four schools advancing and their division awards. The $1 million grand prize remains undecided until the final competition is completed.

Sources:
T-Mobile — October 29 Division Champions Announcement: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/friday-night-5g-lights-division-champions

## Sources
- T-Mobile — October 29 Division Champions Announcement: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/friday-night-5g-lights-division-champions