How often is 26 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 26 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 192 times, tied 37th 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 26 gone without being drawn?
The longest 26 has gone without being drawn is 82 draws, between its appearances on August 16, 2019 and June 2, 2020. Its current gap is 6 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 3 consecutive draws on record, from November 9, 2010 to November 16, 2010. Its first appearance in the record was on July 5, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 26?
Since October 31, 2017, 26 has been drawn alongside 64 more often than with any other number (8 times), followed by 9 (7), 14 (7), 48 (7), 49 (7). 2 has never been drawn alongside 26 in that period.
26 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2003, drawn 17 times in 104 draws (tied 1st that year); its quietest was 2022, 4 times in 104 draws (tied 62nd).
| Year | Times 26 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | tied 6th | 86 |
| 2025 | 4 | tied 59th | 104 |
| 2024 | 14 | 3rd | 105 |
| 2023 | 7 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2022 | 4 | tied 62nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 16 | 1st | 105 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 5 | tied 52nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 5 | tied 54th | 104 |
| 2017 | 8 | tied 8th | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 5 | tied 35th | 80 |
| 2013 | 4 | tied 51st | 100 |
| 2012 | 5 | tied 51st | 104 |
| 2011 | 6 | tied 50th | 104 |
| 2010 | 12 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2009 | 8 | tied 37th | 104 |
| 2008 | 8 | tied 36th | 105 |
| 2007 | 14 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2006 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2005 | 5 | tied 53rd | 104 |
| 2004 | 7 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2003 | 17 | tied 1st | 104 |
| 2002 | 6 | tied 24th | 66 |
When was 26 last drawn?
Number 26 was last drawn on Tue, Oct 6, 2026 (6 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 26, 32, 42, 51, 54, Mega Ball 22. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 26: Sep 22, 2026; Sep 4, 2026; Jul 31, 2026; Jun 30, 2026; Jun 19, 2026.
26 by draw day
Across the full record, 26 has come up 92 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 26 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 26 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/26. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.