The Mega Millions drawing for Friday, March 13, 2026, delivered another round of anticipation for lottery players across the United States as the jackpot climbed to an estimated $50 million. Millions of tickets were purchased ahead of the late-night drawing as players hoped the Friday the 13th draw would turn lucky.
Lottery officials confirmed that the jackpot carried a cash option of $22.9 million. The drawing took place at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, the standard schedule for Mega Millions drawings held every Tuesday and Friday.
Winning Numbers for March 13 Mega Millions Drawing
The official Mega Millions numbers drawn on Friday, March 13 were:
6 – 19 – 36 – 40 – 55
Mega Ball: 9
Players holding tickets are encouraged to carefully check their numbers. Matching all five white balls plus the Mega Ball wins the jackpot, while several smaller prize tiers are also available for partial matches.
Recent Mega Millions Jackpot Activity
The Mega Millions jackpot had recently been claimed earlier in the week when a ticket sold in Illinois captured a massive $536 million prize on March 10. That win reset the jackpot and began a new cycle leading into the March 13 drawing.
Because the jackpot had just been won days earlier, the prize pool returned to its starting range before building again as new drawings continued.
Mega Millions Ticket Price and Game Format
Mega Millions tickets currently cost $5 per play. The ticket price includes a built-in multiplier feature that can increase non-jackpot prizes by as much as 10 times their base value.
The current game format was introduced in April 2025, when lottery organizers implemented several changes designed to increase prize potential and adjust the odds structure for players.
Under the rules, players select five numbers from the white balls and one Mega Ball. Matching combinations determines the prize amount.
Matching only the Mega Ball still qualifies for a minimum prize of $10, while matching all five white balls without the Mega Ball can result in a prize of at least $2 million in most participating states.
Full prize breakdowns and official confirmation of winning combinations are published through the Mega Millions official website, where players can also review previous drawings and payout tiers.
Where Mega Millions Is Available
The Mega Millions lottery is available in 45 U.S. states along with the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A handful of states currently do not participate in the game.
States without Mega Millions include Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
As jackpot totals grow, ticket sales often surge across participating regions as players pursue some of the largest lottery prizes in North America.
Next Mega Millions Drawing
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday night at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. With the jackpot resetting and continuing to build after each drawing, the prize pool will begin increasing again as more players enter the upcoming round.
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