The Mega Millions drawing is held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
| Time Zone | Drawing Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 11:00 p.m. |
| Central | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mountain | 9:00 p.m. |
| Pacific | 8:00 p.m. |
Today is Sunday, September 20, 2026, so the next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. ET.
Ticket sales cutoff times vary by state. Check your state lottery's deadline before buying a ticket. The official Mega Millions website posts the winning numbers shortly after the drawing.
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