How often is 27 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 27 has been drawn 68 times in 939 draws — tied for 29th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 197 times, tied 24th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 0.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (1% above).
How long has 27 gone without being drawn?
The longest 27 has gone without being drawn is 66 draws, between its appearances on October 13, 2006 and June 5, 2007. Its current gap is 8 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 2 consecutive draws on record, from July 26, 2002 to July 30, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on June 7, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 27?
Since October 31, 2017, 27 has been drawn alongside 17 and 18 9 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 4 (7), 10 (7), 61 (7). 45 has never been drawn alongside 27 in that period.
27 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2009, drawn 16 times in 104 draws (tied 1st that year); its quietest was 2007, 4 times in 104 draws (tied 54th).
| Year | Times 27 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | tied 41st | 86 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 5 | tied 58th | 104 |
| 2022 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 10 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2020 | 11 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 4 | tied 63rd | 104 |
| 2017 | 5 | tied 31st | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 4 | tied 47th | 80 |
| 2013 | 9 | tied 21st | 100 |
| 2012 | 7 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2010 | 12 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2009 | 16 | tied 1st | 104 |
| 2008 | 11 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2007 | 4 | tied 54th | 104 |
| 2006 | 11 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2005 | 11 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2004 | 8 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2003 | 7 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2002 | 8 | tied 8th | 66 |
When was 27 last drawn?
Number 27 was last drawn on Tue, Sep 29, 2026 (8 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 10, 15, 16, 27, 64, Mega Ball 23. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 27: Sep 15, 2026; Aug 14, 2026; May 1, 2026; Mar 27, 2026; Dec 19, 2025.
27 by draw day
Across the full record, 27 has come up 98 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 99 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 27 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 27 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/27. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.