How often is 56 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 56 has been drawn 68 times in 939 draws — tied for 29th 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 0.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (1% above).
How long has 56 gone without being drawn?
The longest 56 has gone without being drawn is 73 draws, between its appearances on December 2, 2011 and August 17, 2012. Its current gap is 11 draws, 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 December 16, 2005 to December 20, 2005. Its first appearance in the record was on June 24, 2005.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 56?
Since October 31, 2017, 56 has been drawn alongside 53 and 66 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 10 (7), 31 (7), 1 (6). The fewest: 5 (1), 13 (1), 35 (1), 42 (1), 60 (1).
56 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2025, drawn 12 times in 104 draws (tied 4th that year); its quietest was 2023, once in 104 draws (70th).
| Year | Times 56 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | tied 14th | 86 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2024 | 7 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2023 | 1 | 70th | 104 |
| 2022 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 10 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2020 | 8 | tied 24th | 104 |
| 2019 | 10 | tied 12th | 105 |
| 2018 | 7 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 2017 | 6 | tied 19th | 74 |
| 2016 | 4 | tied 47th | 75 |
| 2015 | 8 | tied 9th | 74 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 9th | 80 |
| 2013 | 4 | tied 51st | 100 |
| 2012 | 6 | tied 48th | 104 |
| 2011 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2010 | 11 | tied 16th | 105 |
| 2009 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 9 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2006 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2005 | 4 | 56th | 104 |
When was 56 last drawn?
Number 56 was last drawn on Fri, Sep 18, 2026 (11 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 4, 9, 24, 56, 68, Mega Ball 1. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 56: Jul 14, 2026; Jul 10, 2026; May 19, 2026; Apr 21, 2026; Jan 27, 2026.
56 by draw day
Across the full record, 56 has come up 79 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 88 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 56 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 56 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/56. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.