Mega Millions Results

Mega Millions at a glance

How Mega Millions works

Mega Millions is a numbers lottery played in the United States. To take part, a player selects five main numbers from 1 to 70 and one additional number, called the Mega Ball, from 1 to 24. These numbers can usually be chosen manually or generated at random by the terminal, depending on how a ticket is purchased.

The Mega Ball works separately from the five main numbers. It is drawn from its own separate set of balls numbered 1 to 24, so it can match one of the main numbers without affecting the main draw. Matching the Mega Ball, with or without any main numbers, forms part of the different prize tiers shown in the official prize table.

Draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 23:00 Eastern Time. Each drawing is conducted independently, meaning the outcome of one draw has no bearing on the numbers selected in any future draw. This page is updated with the drawn numbers after each scheduled session.

How to read the Mega Millions results

On this page, the five main numbers are usually listed first, often arranged in ascending order to make them easier to compare with your ticket. The Mega Ball is shown separately from the main numbers because it belongs to its own number pool and plays a distinct role in determining prize tiers. Keeping this separation in mind helps you read the results accurately.

A published result simply reports which numbers were drawn, while a prize is something that depends on how many of your own numbers match those results according to the official prize structure. The two are not the same thing, and matching numbers does not automatically indicate a specific amount without checking the official tables. This page is refreshed after each draw so that the information shown stays current.

Mega Millions odds: your chances of winning

To win the Mega Millions jackpot you need to match all 5 main numbers plus the Mega Ball. The number of possible combinations is 12,103,014 × 24 = 290,472,336, so the chance of winning the jackpot with a single entry is 1 in 290,472,336.

The first figure is the number of ways to choose 5 numbers out of 70 (the order does not matter); the second is the number of ways to choose the Mega Ball.

The table shows the chance of matching a given number of the 5 main numbers drawn (bonus and extra numbers are not counted). The prize tiers on the official website also depend on the extra numbers.

Mega Millions number frequency

Based on the 25 most recent draws stored on this site (August 4, 2026 to October 27, 2026).

Most frequently drawn main numbers

Main numbers not drawn for the longest time

Most frequently drawn: Mega Ball numbers

Longest since last drawn: Mega Ball numbers

Every draw is independent: a number that has come up often, or has not come up for a long time, is no more or less likely to come up next. These statistics describe the past only and do not predict future results.

How to check your Mega Millions ticket

When checking a ticket, compare every number on it individually against the full set of drawn numbers, including the Mega Ball. It is easy to overlook a single digit, so taking a careful, number by number approach reduces the chance of a mistake. Always confirm you are checking against the results from the correct draw date and day of the week.

For a reliable check, use the official lottery website, its official app, or ask an authorised retailer to scan the ticket. These sources are kept accurate and up to date. Once you have checked a ticket, store it somewhere safe, since a physical ticket is generally required to claim any prize, and details on claiming are published on the official lottery website.

Always confirm results with the official lottery before claiming a prize: megamillions.com.

Mega Millions prizes and claiming

Mega Millions pays prizes across several tiers, with the amount generally depending on how many main numbers are matched and whether the Mega Ball is also matched. The exact prize table, including fixed amounts and any variable tiers, along with the rules for claiming and any applicable taxes, is set and published by the official lottery operator rather than shown in general terms here.

Because prize structures and claim procedures can change, it is worth reading the official lottery website directly before assuming what a particular match is worth. Playing Mega Millions should always remain a form of entertainment rather than a way to generate income, so it helps to set a personal budget in advance and treat any spending on tickets as entirely optional.

Mega Millions frequently asked questions

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