How often is 35 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 35 has been drawn 57 times in 939 draws — tied for 63rd most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 189 times, 43rd of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 10.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (15% below).
How long has 35 gone without being drawn?
The longest 35 has gone without being drawn is 90 draws, between its appearances on December 29, 2009 and November 12, 2010. Its current gap is 2 draws, shorter than its average gap of 11.9 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 August 8, 2003 to August 12, 2003. Its first appearance in the record was on July 2, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 35?
Since October 31, 2017, 35 has been drawn alongside 40, 45 and 55 7 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 15 (6), 30 (6). The fewest: 6 (1), 11 (1), 22 (1), 25 (1), 52 (1).
35 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2014, drawn 11 times in 80 draws (tied 2nd that year); its quietest was 2010, 3 times in 105 draws (tied 54th).
| Year | Times 35 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | tied 30th | 86 |
| 2025 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2024 | 9 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2023 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2022 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 6 | tied 43rd | 105 |
| 2020 | 9 | tied 15th | 104 |
| 2019 | 5 | tied 52nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 4 | tied 63rd | 104 |
| 2017 | 4 | tied 42nd | 74 |
| 2016 | 3 | tied 59th | 75 |
| 2015 | 9 | tied 6th | 74 |
| 2014 | 11 | tied 2nd | 80 |
| 2013 | 9 | tied 21st | 100 |
| 2012 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2011 | 14 | 3rd | 104 |
| 2010 | 3 | tied 54th | 105 |
| 2009 | 14 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2008 | 7 | tied 43rd | 105 |
| 2007 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2006 | 10 | tied 19th | 104 |
| 2005 | 9 | tied 21st | 104 |
| 2004 | 11 | tied 17th | 105 |
| 2003 | 5 | tied 48th | 104 |
| 2002 | 2 | tied 50th | 66 |
When was 35 last drawn?
Number 35 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 35: Jul 7, 2026; May 12, 2026; Apr 24, 2026; Mar 31, 2026; Mar 10, 2026.
35 by draw day
Across the full record, 35 has come up 102 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 87 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 35 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 35 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/35. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.