Mega Millions Winning Numbers Today
Latest Mega Millions results from the official draw. Updated within minutes of every Tuesday and Friday drawing.
Last draw: Friday, May 1, 2026
What were tonight's Mega Millions numbers?
The Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, May 1, 2026 are 16, 21, 27, 41, 61 with a Mega Ball of 24. The next Mega Millions drawing is soon at 11:00 PM ET.
Prize Breakdown
All 9 prize tiers with Megaplier
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | JACKPOT |
| 5 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $10,000 |
| 4 | $500 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | $200 |
| 3 | $10 |
| 2 + Mega Ball | $10 |
| 1 + Mega Ball | $4 |
| Mega Ball only | $2 |
Past Mega Millions Results
| Date | Numbers | MB | MP |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 1621274161 | 24 | - |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1436414766 | 15 | - |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 716323540 | 12 | - |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 136435658 | 7 | - |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3843444962 | 8 | - |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1721245769 | 12 | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 318364249 | 6 | - |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 515223337 | 2 | - |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 3145626368 | 15 | - |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1835456065 | 17 | - |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 1327284162 | 16 | - |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 413525369 | 10 | - |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 1120515563 | 4 | - |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 411183850 | 24 | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 619364055 | 9 | - |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1621303565 | 7 | - |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 819263842 | 24 | - |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 721535462 | 16 | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1118394367 | 23 | - |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 1239434955 | 23 | - |
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Jackpot History
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Drawings are held Tue & Fri at 11:00 PM ET
About Mega Millions
Mega Millions is one of America's two big jackpot games with jackpots starting at $20 million. Match 5 white balls plus the gold Mega Ball to win.
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Mega Millions Winning Numbers Today
Check the latest Mega Millions winning numbers right here at LottoNumbersUSA.com. Mega Millions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. Our results are updated within minutes of the official draw. Mega Millions is one of America's two biggest lottery games, offering jackpots that frequently climb into the hundreds of millions.
Mega Millions is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Originally launched in 1996 as "The Big Game," it was rebranded to Mega Millions in 2002 and has produced some of the largest lottery prizes in world history.
How to Win Mega Millions
To win the Mega Millions jackpot, match all 5 white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. There are 9 prize tiers — even matching just the Mega Ball wins you $2.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| White Ball Pool | 1 to 70 (pick 5) |
| Mega Ball Pool | 1 to 25 (pick 1) |
| Jackpot Odds | 1 in 302,575,350 |
| Any Prize Odds | ~1 in 24 |
| Megaplier | 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x (extra $1) |
| Starting Jackpot | $20 Million |
Mega Millions Drawing Schedule
Tuesday
11:00 PM ET
Friday
11:00 PM ET
Drawings are held at WSB-TV studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Sales cut off 15 minutes to 2 hours before the drawing.
Mega Millions FAQ
What time is the Mega Millions drawing?
Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM Eastern. Numbers usually show up here within a few minutes.
How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost?
$2 per play. The Megaplier add-on costs $1 extra and multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x.
What are the odds of winning?
1 in 302,575,350 for the jackpot. About 1 in 24 for any prize at all. Most wins are small ($2 to $10).
How do you play?
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 70, then 1 Mega Ball from 1 to 25. Match all 6 for the jackpot. Or just ask for a Quick Pick and let the machine choose.
What is the Megaplier?
A $1 add-on. It multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x to 5x. So a $1 million Match 5 prize could become $5 million. The multiplier number is drawn separately.
What was the biggest Mega Millions jackpot?
$1.537 billion, won in October 2018 from a single ticket sold in South Carolina.