How often is 15 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 15 has been drawn 72 times in 939 draws — tied for 19th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 194 times, tied 31st of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 4.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (7% above).
How long has 15 gone without being drawn?
The longest 15 has gone without being drawn is 71 draws, between its appearances on July 12, 2024 and March 21, 2025. Its current gap is 3 draws, shorter than its average gap of 11.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from April 18, 2003 to April 22, 2003.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 15?
Since October 31, 2017, 15 has been drawn alongside 32 more often than with any other number (10 times), followed by 37 (9), 53 (8), 64 (8), 38 (7). 29 has never been drawn alongside 15 in that period.
15 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2013, drawn 14 times in 100 draws (tied 3rd that year); its quietest was 2017, twice in 74 draws (tied 64th).
| Year | Times 15 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | tied 30th | 86 |
| 2025 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2024 | 6 | tied 48th | 105 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 8th | 104 |
| 2022 | 12 | tied 2nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 6 | tied 43rd | 105 |
| 2020 | 12 | tied 1st | 104 |
| 2019 | 7 | tied 37th | 105 |
| 2018 | 7 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 2017 | 2 | tied 64th | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 3 | tied 55th | 80 |
| 2013 | 14 | tied 3rd | 100 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 20th | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2010 | 9 | tied 28th | 105 |
| 2009 | 11 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 6 | tied 48th | 104 |
| 2006 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2005 | 8 | tied 34th | 104 |
| 2004 | 7 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2003 | 12 | tied 11th | 104 |
| 2002 | 5 | tied 35th | 66 |
When was 15 last drawn?
Number 15 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 (3 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 2, 15, 31, 41, 68, Mega Ball 11. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 15: Oct 13, 2026; Sep 29, 2026; Jun 2, 2026; Apr 7, 2026; Feb 20, 2026.
15 as the Mega Ball
As the Mega Ball (drawn from a separate 1–24 pool), 15 has come up 28 times in 903 draws since October 31, 2017 — tied 23rd of 24, most recently on April 28, 2026.
15 by draw day
Across the full record, 15 has come up 112 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 82 times in 1,223 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Mega Millions draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 15 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 15 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/15. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.