Mega Millions is back tonight, with an estimated $473 million jackpot on the line for the Tuesday, March 3, 2026 drawing. The lump-sum cash option is estimated at $221.8 million, and the draw is scheduled for around 11 p.m. ET.
This jackpot rolled over after no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous drawing on Friday, Feb. 27.
Mega Millions winning numbers for March 3, 2026
Tuesday night’s winning numbers were 7, 21, 53, 54, 62, and the Mega Ball was 16.
In the last drawing on Friday, Feb. 27, the winning numbers were 11-18-39-43-67 and the Mega Ball was 23.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot last time
No one won the jackpot on Feb. 27, which is why the prize moved higher for the March 3 drawing.
How Mega Millions prizes work
You can win a prize by matching as few as one number, but it must be the Mega Ball to cash the minimum prize. Matching the Mega Ball only pays $2.
Matching two numbers does not pay out unless one of them is the Mega Ball. A ticket that matches one of the five main numbers plus the Mega Ball is worth $4. For the full prize chart and rules, players can check the official Mega Millions website.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing
Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday, at approximately 11 p.m. ET. Many viewers watch via official livestream coverage online.
How much is a Mega Millions ticket
A Mega Millions ticket costs $5 and includes automatic multipliers for non-jackpot prizes. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier option, which can increase certain non-jackpot winnings.
Recent Mega Millions jackpot context
Mega Millions jackpots can grow quickly during rollover stretches, sometimes reaching historic territory. Recent years have included multiple prizes above $500 million and several that crossed the $1 billion mark, reflecting how fast the jackpot can build when the top prize goes unclaimed.
Reminder: Always confirm results with official lottery sources, and check your state lottery rules for ticket cutoffs and claiming requirements.
