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The highly anticipated Mega Millions drawing for Friday, September 26, 2025, has concluded, and the winning numbers are confirmed. The jackpot stood at an estimated $474 million, offering a massive cash option for a life-changing win.

Check your tickets below to see if you matched the numbers!

Mega Millions Winning Numbers for September 26, 2025

The winning numbers for the $474 million Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Friday, September 26, 2025, are:

33 – 21 – 4 – 27 – 49

Mega Ball: 21

Mega Millions ticket with winning numbers for September 26, 2025
The winning numbers for the September 26, 2025, Mega Millions drawing. (Source: Mega Millions)

Was the $474 Million Jackpot Won?

No, the Mega Millions jackpot was not won in the drawing on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Since no ticket matched all five white balls and the Mega Ball, the jackpot will continue to grow for the next drawing.

Next Mega Millions Drawing

The estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, is projected to climb even higher. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

How the Mega Millions Prize Structure Works

Even without a jackpot winner, thousands of players won non-jackpot prizes, which can be significantly boosted by the built-in multiplier feature.

Prize Tiers and Payouts

Match Base Prize Multiplier Range (2x to 10x)
Match 5 + Mega Ball Jackpot Jackpot
Match 5 white balls $2,000,000 $3,000,000 to $10,000,000
Match 4 white balls + Mega Ball $20,000 $30,000 to $100,000
Match 4 white balls $1,000 $1,500 to $5,000
Match 3 white balls + Mega Ball $400 $600 to $2,000
Match 3 white balls $20 $30 to $100
Match 2 white balls + Mega Ball $20 $30 to $100
Match 1 white ball + Mega Ball $14 $21 to $70
Match Mega Ball only $10 $15 to $50

Understanding the Built-in Multiplier

Mega Millions includes a built-in multiplier feature that automatically increases all non-jackpot prizes. The multiplier value (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x) is randomly selected and printed on the ticket. The cost of this multiplier is already factored into the $5 ticket price.

Odds of Winning

The odds of matching all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.

Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots of All-Time

The $474 million prize is a major jackpot, but it still falls outside the Top 10 largest Mega Millions payouts in history.

Rank Jackpot Amount Date Won Winning State(s)
1 $1.602 billion Aug. 8, 2023 Florida
2 $1.537 billion Oct. 23, 2018 South Carolina
3 $1.348 billion Jan. 13, 2023 Maine
4 $1.337 billion July 29, 2022 Illinois
5 $1.22 billion Dec. 28, 2024 California
6 $1.1 billion March 23, 2024 New Jersey
7 $1.05 billion Jan. 22, 2021 Michigan
8 $800 million Sept. 10, 2024 Texas
9 $656 million March 30, 2012 IL, KS, MD (3 Winners)
10 $648 million Dec. 17, 2013 CA, GA (2 Winners)

How to Play Mega Millions

To play Mega Millions, select six numbers:

  • Five white balls from 1 to 70.
  • One gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24.

You can choose your own numbers or opt for a “Quick Pick” where the computer generates the numbers randomly.

Claiming the Jackpot: Cash vs. Annuity

A jackpot winner has two payment options:

  1. **Annuity:** One immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. Each annual payment increases by 5% to help protect against inflation.
  2. **Cash Option:** A one-time, lump-sum payment equal to the total cash available in the prize pool (known as the cash value).

The last jackpot was won on June 27, when a single winner from Virginia claimed a $348 million prize. For a complete list of past winners and official rules, visit the Mega Millions website.

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