How often is 20 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 20 has been drawn 73 times in 939 draws — tied for 15th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 219 times, 5th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 5.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (9% above).
How long has 20 gone without being drawn?
The longest 20 has gone without being drawn is 50 draws, between its appearances on July 29, 2008 and January 23, 2009. Its current gap is 22 draws, longer than its average gap of 10.0 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from May 3, 2013 to May 10, 2013. Its first appearance in the record was on July 5, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 20?
Since October 31, 2017, 20 has been drawn alongside 10 and 46 10 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 54 (8), 1 (7), 17 (7). The fewest: 6 (1), 18 (1), 21 (1), 50 (1), 11 (2).
20 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2013, drawn 17 times in 100 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2008, 5 times in 105 draws (tied 52nd).
| Year | Times 20 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | tied 41st | 86 |
| 2025 | 6 | tied 44th | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 9 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2022 | 10 | tied 10th | 104 |
| 2021 | 9 | tied 15th | 105 |
| 2020 | 11 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 8 | tied 24th | 105 |
| 2018 | 5 | tied 54th | 104 |
| 2017 | 8 | tied 8th | 74 |
| 2016 | 6 | tied 20th | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 6 | tied 25th | 80 |
| 2013 | 17 | 1st | 100 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2010 | 15 | tied 2nd | 105 |
| 2009 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2008 | 5 | tied 52nd | 105 |
| 2007 | 9 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2006 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2005 | 9 | tied 21st | 104 |
| 2004 | 7 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2003 | 14 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2002 | 7 | tied 13th | 66 |
When was 20 last drawn?
Number 20 was last drawn on Tue, Aug 11, 2026 (22 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 1, 20, 30, 46, 68, Mega Ball 17. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 20: Aug 7, 2026; Jun 16, 2026; Mar 20, 2026; Jan 27, 2026; Dec 16, 2025.
20 as the Mega Ball
As the Mega Ball (drawn from a separate 1–24 pool), 20 has come up 33 times in 903 draws since October 31, 2017 — 19th of 24, most recently on September 8, 2026.
20 by draw day
Across the full record, 20 has come up 105 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 114 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 20 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 20 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/20. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.