Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday, October 16, 2026. The full result, the jackpot for the next draw, recent winning numbers and the prize breakdown are below — we update this page right after every Tuesday and Friday drawing.
Mega Millions winning numbers — Friday, October 16, 2026
Next Mega Millions jackpot
Recent Mega Millions results
| Date | Winning numbers | Mega Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 02 15 31 41 68 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 12 15 40 66 | 17 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 02 07 16 63 70 | 8 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 26 32 42 51 54 | 22 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 06 37 40 41 55 | 10 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 10 15 16 27 64 | 23 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 25 57 58 67 68 | 16 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 07 13 26 37 68 | 8 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 04 09 24 56 68 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 27 36 43 57 58 | 16 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 03 30 33 53 62 | 22 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 17 30 43 58 66 | 20 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 06 26 34 59 61 | 24 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 01 22 51 61 63 | 17 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 08 17 29 42 55 | 2 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 07 10 47 48 50 | 14 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 01 25 34 48 57 | 24 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 03 23 27 46 60 | 11 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 01 20 30 46 68 | 17 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 17 20 32 54 57 | 23 |
Mega Millions prize tiers & odds
| Match | Min. prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000 | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 | $1,000 | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | $400 | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 | $20 | 1 in 607 |
| 2 + Mega Ball | $20 | 1 in 665 |
| 1 + Mega Ball | $14 | 1 in 86 |
| Mega Ball only | $10 | 1 in 35 |
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23. Every $5 play includes a built-in multiplier (2×, 3×, 4×, 5× or 10×) applied automatically to all non-jackpot prizes — the amounts above are the minimum (2×). The jackpot itself is never multiplied.
How to play Mega Millions
Pick five white balls from 1–70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1–24. Drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET. Match all five whites plus the Mega Ball to win the jackpot. Each play is $5 and automatically includes a random 2×–10× multiplier that boosts every non-jackpot prize. We post the certified numbers here within minutes of each draw.
Mega Millions FAQ
What days is Mega Millions drawn?
Mega Millions is drawn twice a week — Tuesday and Friday — at 11:00 p.m. ET.
How many numbers do you need to win Mega Millions?
Match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball to win the jackpot. Matching just the Mega Ball wins a minimum of $10.
How much is a Mega Millions ticket?
Since April 2025 each play is $5 and automatically includes a built-in 2×, 3×, 4×, 5× or 10× multiplier on all non-jackpot prizes — there is no separate Megaplier to buy.
What are the Mega Millions number ranges?
You pick five white balls from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24.
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