How often is 8 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 8 has been drawn 74 times in 939 draws — tied for 12th 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 6.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (10% above).
How long has 8 gone without being drawn?
The longest 8 has gone without being drawn is 65 draws, between its appearances on January 21, 2014 and November 28, 2014. Its current gap is 17 draws, longer than its average gap of 11.5 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 April 2, 2004 to April 9, 2004. Its first appearance in the record was on June 14, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 8?
Since October 31, 2017, 8 has been drawn alongside 10 and 31 10 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 48 (8), 17 (7), 32 (7). The fewest: 21 (1), 28 (1), 62 (1), 6 (2), 9 (2).
8 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2004, drawn 13 times in 105 draws (tied 9th that year); its quietest was 2026, 3 times in 86 draws (tied 63rd).
| Year | Times 8 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | tied 63rd | 86 |
| 2025 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2024 | 5 | tied 56th | 105 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 8th | 104 |
| 2022 | 10 | tied 10th | 104 |
| 2021 | 8 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2020 | 9 | tied 15th | 104 |
| 2019 | 11 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2018 | 8 | tied 24th | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 3 | tied 55th | 80 |
| 2013 | 9 | tied 21st | 100 |
| 2012 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2011 | 6 | tied 50th | 104 |
| 2010 | 9 | tied 28th | 105 |
| 2009 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2008 | 10 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2007 | 8 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2006 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2005 | 11 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2004 | 13 | tied 9th | 105 |
| 2003 | 7 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2002 | 8 | tied 8th | 66 |
When was 8 last drawn?
Number 8 was last drawn on Fri, Aug 28, 2026 (17 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 8, 17, 29, 42, 55, Mega Ball 2. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 8: Mar 6, 2026; Jan 20, 2026; Nov 14, 2025; Sep 30, 2025; Aug 12, 2025.
8 as the Mega Ball
As the Mega Ball (drawn from a separate 1–24 pool), 8 has come up 31 times in 903 draws since October 31, 2017 — tied 21st of 24, most recently on October 9, 2026.
8 by draw day
Across the full record, 8 has come up 96 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 97 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 8 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 8 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/8. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.