How often is 49 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 49 has been drawn 59 times in 939 draws — tied for 57th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 193 times, tied 34th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 8.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (12% below).
How long has 49 gone without being drawn?
The longest 49 has gone without being drawn is 85 draws, between its appearances on April 29, 2022 and February 24, 2023. Its current gap is 1 draw, 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 2 consecutive draws on record, from September 3, 2002 to September 6, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on June 21, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 49?
Since October 31, 2017, 49 has been drawn alongside 2, 12 and 66 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 26 (7), 43 (6). 60 and 64 have never been drawn alongside 49 in that period.
49 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2002, drawn 11 times in 66 draws (tied 1st that year); its quietest was 2022, once in 104 draws (70th).
| Year | Times 49 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | tied 6th | 86 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 5 | tied 58th | 104 |
| 2022 | 1 | 70th | 104 |
| 2021 | 4 | tied 62nd | 105 |
| 2020 | 4 | tied 62nd | 104 |
| 2019 | 5 | tied 52nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 11 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2017 | 5 | tied 31st | 74 |
| 2016 | 9 | tied 3rd | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 7 | tied 16th | 80 |
| 2013 | 13 | tied 5th | 100 |
| 2012 | 7 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2011 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2010 | 3 | tied 54th | 105 |
| 2009 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2008 | 5 | tied 52nd | 105 |
| 2007 | 9 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2006 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2005 | 8 | tied 34th | 104 |
| 2004 | 15 | tied 4th | 105 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2002 | 11 | tied 1st | 66 |
When was 49 last drawn?
Number 49 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (1 draw ago); the winning numbers that night were 3, 7, 46, 49, 51, Mega Ball 5. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 49: Jul 28, 2026; May 26, 2026; May 8, 2026; Apr 17, 2026; Apr 10, 2026.
49 by draw day
Across the full record, 49 has come up 95 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 98 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 49 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 49 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/49. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.