No ticket matched all six numbers in the Friday, July 24, 2026 Mega Millions drawing, rolling the jackpot to an estimated $800 million - about $344 million cash - for the Tuesday, July 28 draw, among the largest prizes in the game's history.
The jackpot right now
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $800 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Friday, July 24, 2026 drawing. The advertised figure is the annuity jackpot, paid over three decades; the one-time cash option is smaller, estimated at about $344 million before taxes. The July 24 drawing itself had been advertised at $743 million (about $323 million cash) before rolling over.
The no-winner draw
In the Friday, July 24, 2026 drawing the winning numbers were 6, 23, 41, 59 and 63 with Mega Ball 25. No ticket matched all six numbers, so the top prize rolled over. Tickets in six states matched the five white balls but missed the Mega Ball to win $1 million each. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with the estimated jackpot rising to $800 million and an estimated cash value of about $344 million.
How it compares
At an estimated $800 million, this ranks among the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history and is one of the biggest lottery prizes offered so far in 2026. It still remains short of the game's all-time record of $1.602 billion, set in 2023. The odds of matching all five white balls plus the Mega Ball to win the jackpot are roughly 1 in 290.4 million. A jackpot keeps growing with each drawing until a single ticket finally claims the top tier.
How to play
Mega Millions draws are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET. Players pick five main numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24. You do not need to live in the United States to take part - a licensed lottery courier can buy an official ticket on your behalf for the same draw and jackpot. Always confirm the current jackpot and draw time with the official operator before playing.
