How often is 25 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 25 has been drawn 65 times in 939 draws — tied for 40th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 198 times, 23rd of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 2.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (3% below).
How long has 25 gone without being drawn?
The longest 25 has gone without being drawn is 64 draws, between its appearances on March 23, 2010 and November 5, 2010. Its current gap is 9 draws, shorter than its average gap of 11.3 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 February 3, 2026 to February 10, 2026.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 25?
Since October 31, 2017, 25 has been drawn alongside 1, 14, 24 and 52 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 17 (7). 12 has never been drawn alongside 25 in that period.
25 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2005, drawn 16 times in 104 draws (tied 3rd that year); its quietest was 2003, 3 times in 104 draws (52nd).
| Year | Times 25 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | tied 20th | 86 |
| 2025 | 4 | tied 59th | 104 |
| 2024 | 5 | tied 56th | 105 |
| 2023 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2022 | 8 | tied 25th | 104 |
| 2021 | 9 | tied 15th | 105 |
| 2020 | 11 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 8 | tied 24th | 105 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 10 | tied 1st | 74 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 9th | 80 |
| 2013 | 12 | tied 7th | 100 |
| 2012 | 3 | 56th | 104 |
| 2011 | 9 | tied 25th | 104 |
| 2010 | 4 | 53rd | 105 |
| 2009 | 12 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 7 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2006 | 15 | tied 1st | 104 |
| 2005 | 16 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2004 | 13 | tied 9th | 105 |
| 2003 | 3 | 52nd | 104 |
| 2002 | 5 | tied 35th | 66 |
When was 25 last drawn?
Number 25 was last drawn on Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (9 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 25, 57, 58, 67, 68, Mega Ball 16. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 25: Aug 21, 2026; Jul 21, 2026; May 15, 2026; Feb 10, 2026; Feb 6, 2026.
25 by draw day
Across the full record, 25 has come up 98 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 100 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 25 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 25 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/25. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.