How often is 53 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 53 has been drawn 64 times in 939 draws — tied for 45th most often of 70; it wasn’t in the 1–52 pool when the record began in 2002, so it has no full-history rank.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 3.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (5% below).
How long has 53 gone without being drawn?
The longest 53 has gone without being drawn is 75 draws, between its appearances on February 4, 2025 and October 28, 2025. Its current gap is 13 draws, longer than its average gap of 11.2 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 September 1, 2006 to September 8, 2006. Its first appearance in the record was on July 12, 2005.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 53?
Since October 31, 2017, 53 has been drawn alongside 15 and 56 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 23 (7), 62 (7), 8 (6). 1, 39 and 51 have never been drawn alongside 53 in that period.
53 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2007, drawn 14 times in 104 draws (tied 3rd that year); its quietest was 2025, 3 times in 104 draws (tied 65th).
| Year | Times 53 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | tied 30th | 86 |
| 2025 | 3 | tied 65th | 104 |
| 2024 | 5 | tied 56th | 105 |
| 2023 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2022 | 10 | tied 10th | 104 |
| 2021 | 9 | tied 15th | 105 |
| 2020 | 10 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2019 | 8 | tied 24th | 105 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2017 | 7 | tied 14th | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 4 | tied 44th | 74 |
| 2014 | 4 | tied 47th | 80 |
| 2013 | 8 | tied 27th | 100 |
| 2012 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2011 | 9 | tied 25th | 104 |
| 2010 | 11 | tied 16th | 105 |
| 2009 | 7 | tied 40th | 104 |
| 2008 | 11 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2007 | 14 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2006 | 13 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2005 | 6 | tied 48th | 104 |
When was 53 last drawn?
Number 53 was last drawn on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 (13 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 3, 30, 33, 53, 62, Mega Ball 22. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 53: Jun 30, 2026; Jun 16, 2026; Mar 24, 2026; Mar 3, 2026; Jan 23, 2026.
53 by draw day
Across the full record, 53 has come up 75 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 53 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 53 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/53. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.