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FNL Returns to Texas for 20th Anniversary
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Friday Night Lights cast and creators will reunite at ATX TV Festival.
- The show will receive the 2026 'Texas Made' Award.
- ATX TV Festival Season 15 runs from May 28-31 in Austin, Texas.
The iconic series "Friday Night Lights" is set for a special reunion at the 2026 ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas, marking the show's 20th anniversary. Esteemed cast members, including Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton, alongside showrunner Jason Katims and other executive producers and writers, are scheduled to attend the celebratory event. This gathering follows their previous reunion for the show's 10th anniversary a decade ago.
The festival will also present "Friday Night Lights" with the "Texas Made" Award, acknowledging productions and talent that have fostered opportunities for TV and film professionals within the state. This honor highlights the series' lasting impact and its role as a beacon for high-quality production in Texas, especially as the state expands its film and TV incentives.
ATX TV Festival Season 15 will take place from May 28-31. In addition to the "Friday Night Lights" celebration, the festival will feature other notable panels and events, including a "Homicide: Life on the Street" retrospective and a 10-year anniversary panel for "Sweet/Vicious."
