Last Updated: May 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM ET
The official Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, May 15, 2026 have been released following tonightâs highly anticipated drawing for the estimated $251 million jackpot.
The winning numbers drawn were:
17 â 23 â 25 â 52 â 61
Mega Ball: 3
Lottery players across the United States waited for tonightâs drawing after the jackpot continued rolling over during recent weeks. The growing prize pool helped push ticket demand higher ahead of the Friday night deadline.
The Mega Millions jackpot had reached an estimated $251 million before the draw, making it one of the larger lottery prizes currently available in North America.
Officials typically release additional payout information later in the evening, including whether any ticket matched all six numbers to secure the grand prize. Prize details for lower-tier winning combinations are also updated after verification is completed.
Earlier in the week, no player matched all numbers in the May 12 drawing, which featured the combination:
17 â 32 â 35 â 40 â 47
Mega Ball: 17
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday night, with players selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 along with one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.
Complete payout information and official winner updates are available through the official Mega Millions website.
Interest in large lottery jackpots has remained elevated throughout 2026 as rollover streaks continue attracting occasional and first-time players hoping to secure life-changing prizes.
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