Friday Night Lights Reboot Heads to Peacock

The beloved Texas football drama is making a comeback with a new story set after a devastating hurricane.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:54am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, angular shapes in deep red, mustard, and grey tones, conceptually representing the drama and intensity of Texas high school football.The return of the beloved Texas football drama 'Friday Night Lights' promises to capture the passion and tradition of the state's high school gridiron culture.San Antonio Today

A reboot of the popular TV series 'Friday Night Lights' is in the works and will stream on Peacock. The new show will follow a high school football team in Texas as it fights for a state championship in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. Many of the original series' creators and stars, including Jason Katims, Kyle Chandler, and Connie Britton, are set to return for the 20th anniversary special at the ATX TV Festival in May.

Why it matters

The original 'Friday Night Lights' series was a critical and commercial success that helped boost the Central Texas film industry. Fans have long clamored for a revival, and the return of the beloved drama could reignite interest in Texas high school football culture and the state's vibrant creative community.

The details

The new 'Friday Night Lights' series will follow a high school football team in Texas as it fights for a state championship after a devastating hurricane. Many of the original show's creators, including showrunner Jason Katims, as well as stars Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, and Adrianne Palicki, are set to return for a 20th anniversary special at the ATX TV Festival in May 2026.

  • The original 'Friday Night Lights' series aired from 2006 to 2011.
  • The reboot is set to premiere on Peacock in 2027, nearly 20 years after the original series debuted.
  • A 20th anniversary special featuring the original show's creators and stars will be held at the ATX TV Festival in May 2026.

The players

Jason Katims

The showrunner of the original 'Friday Night Lights' series, who is set to return for the reboot.

Kyle Chandler

The actor who played Eric Taylor, the head coach of the Dillon High School football team, in the original series.

Connie Britton

The actress who portrayed Tami Taylor, the wife of the head coach, in the original 'Friday Night Lights' series.

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What they’re saying

“There will be lots of answers to the questions fans have at a 20th anniversary special that is planned in May at the ATX TV Festival.”

— Billy Jenkins, Author

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the 20th anniversary special at the ATX TV Festival in May 2026 to get more details on the 'Friday Night Lights' reboot, including whether it will be filmed in Central Texas like the original series.

The takeaway

The return of 'Friday Night Lights' to the small screen has the potential to reignite interest in Texas high school football culture and the state's vibrant creative community, which the original series helped boost. Fans are eager to see how the beloved drama will be revived for a new generation.