What Time Is the Mega Millions Drawing?
Wondering what time the Mega Millions drawing is? Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET, drawn live in Atlanta.
Ticket sales cut off shortly before each drawing — cutoff times vary by state.
Make sure to buy your ticket before your state’s sales cutoff on drawing night — tickets cost $5 per play with a built-in multiplier. After the drawing, check the latest Mega Millions results here, or see the newest Powerball results.
Ticket sales cutoff
Ticket sales cutoff varies by state — buy before your state’s deadline on drawing night. Examples: New Jersey and Michigan 10:45 p.m.
Results
Results are posted on megamillions.com shortly after each drawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Mega Millions drawing tonight?
Mega Millions drawings are held at 11:00 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday.
What days are Mega Millions drawings?
Tuesday and Friday.
When is the ticket sales cutoff?
It varies by state but generally ends before the drawing begins — for example 10:45 p.m. in New Jersey and Michigan.