How often is 17 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 17 has been drawn 84 times in 939 draws — the 2nd most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 224 times, 3rd of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 16.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (25% above).
How long has 17 gone without being drawn?
The longest 17 has gone without being drawn is 63 draws, between its appearances on July 10, 2018 and February 19, 2019. Its current gap is 14 draws, longer than its average gap of 9.7 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 2, 2004 to April 6, 2004. Its first appearance in the record was on August 9, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 17?
Since October 31, 2017, 17 has been drawn alongside 10 more often than with any other number (11 times), followed by 27 (9), 40 (9), 46 (9), 21 (8). 2 has never been drawn alongside 17 in that period.
17 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2015, drawn 10 times in 74 draws (tied 1st that year); its quietest was 2014, 3 times in 80 draws (tied 55th).
| Year | Times 17 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | tied 20th | 86 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2024 | 7 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2023 | 7 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2022 | 6 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2nd | 105 |
| 2020 | 9 | tied 15th | 104 |
| 2019 | 11 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2018 | 10 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2017 | 6 | tied 19th | 74 |
| 2016 | 4 | tied 47th | 75 |
| 2015 | 10 | tied 1st | 74 |
| 2014 | 3 | tied 55th | 80 |
| 2013 | 12 | tied 7th | 100 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2011 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2010 | 8 | tied 35th | 105 |
| 2009 | 12 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2008 | 10 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2007 | 9 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2006 | 10 | tied 19th | 104 |
| 2005 | 11 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2004 | 14 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2002 | 4 | tied 46th | 66 |
When was 17 last drawn?
Number 17 was last drawn on Tue, Sep 8, 2026 (14 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 17, 30, 43, 58, 66, Mega Ball 20. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 17: Aug 28, 2026; Aug 7, 2026; Jun 12, 2026; May 15, 2026; May 12, 2026.
17 as the Mega Ball
As the Mega Ball (drawn from a separate 1–24 pool), 17 has come up 40 times in 903 draws since October 31, 2017 — tied 8th of 24, most recently on October 13, 2026.
17 by draw day
Across the full record, 17 has come up 99 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 125 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 17 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 17 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/17. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.