How often is 28 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 28 has been drawn 62 times in 939 draws — tied for 51st 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 5.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (8% below).
How long has 28 gone without being drawn?
The longest 28 has gone without being drawn is 76 draws, between its appearances on July 1, 2025 and March 27, 2026. Its current gap is 2 draws, shorter than its average gap of 11.4 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 January 3, 2003 to January 7, 2003. Its first appearance in the record was on May 21, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 28?
Since October 31, 2017, 28 has been drawn alongside 31, 62 and 69 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 33 (7), 59 (7). 51 and 68 have never been drawn alongside 28 in that period.
28 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2017, drawn 11 times in 74 draws (tied 2nd that year); its quietest was 2026, twice in 86 draws (tied 68th).
| Year | Times 28 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | tied 68th | 86 |
| 2025 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2024 | 6 | tied 48th | 105 |
| 2023 | 5 | tied 58th | 104 |
| 2022 | 7 | tied 35th | 104 |
| 2021 | 6 | tied 43rd | 105 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 3 | tied 64th | 105 |
| 2018 | 14 | 2nd | 104 |
| 2017 | 11 | tied 2nd | 74 |
| 2016 | 8 | tied 8th | 75 |
| 2015 | 4 | tied 44th | 74 |
| 2014 | 7 | tied 16th | 80 |
| 2013 | 5 | tied 48th | 100 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 20th | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2010 | 13 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2009 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2008 | 6 | tied 49th | 105 |
| 2007 | 6 | tied 48th | 104 |
| 2006 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2005 | 14 | 5th | 104 |
| 2004 | 8 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2003 | 14 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2002 | 7 | tied 13th | 66 |
When was 28 last drawn?
Number 28 was last drawn on Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (2 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 13, 28, 33, 35, 48, Mega Ball 3. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 28: Mar 27, 2026; Jul 1, 2025; May 30, 2025; May 27, 2025; Apr 18, 2025.
28 by draw day
Across the full record, 28 has come up 86 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 111 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 28 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 28 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/28. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.