The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $707 million for the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 drawing, making it the 10th-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history. The jackpot carried an estimated cash option of $307.7 million.
No information has yet been released on whether a jackpot-winning ticket was sold.
Mega Millions winning numbers for July 21, 2026
The winning numbers for the July 21 Mega Millions drawing are:
25 – 37 – 59 – 68 – 70
Mega Ball: 10
Players who matched all six numbers would win the estimated $707 million jackpot, while lower-tier prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers.
Next Mega Millions drawing
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for:
- Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Time: 11:00 p.m. ET
If the jackpot is not won, the prize will continue to roll over and increase for the next drawing.
Cash option or annuity?
Jackpot winners can choose between two payout options:
- A one-time lump-sum cash payment, estimated at $307.7 million before taxes.
- An annuity, which provides an initial payment followed by annual installments that increase by 5% each year.
The most recent Mega Millions jackpot winner claimed a $60 million prize in Ohio on St. Patrick’s Day, more than three months before the current drawing.
Largest Mega Millions jackpots
The July 21 jackpot now ranks among the biggest prizes ever offered by Mega Millions.
| Rank | Jackpot | Date | Winning State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.602 billion | Aug. 8, 2023 | Florida |
| 2 | $1.537 billion | Oct. 23, 2018 | South Carolina |
| 3 | $1.348 billion | Jan. 13, 2023 | Maine |
| 4 | $1.337 billion | July 29, 2022 | Illinois |
| 5 | $1.269 billion | Dec. 27, 2024 | California |
| 6 | $1.128 billion | Mar. 26, 2024 | New Jersey |
| 7 | $1.05 billion | Jan. 22, 2021 | Michigan |
| 8 | $983 million | Nov. 14, 2025 | Georgia |
| 9 | $810 million | Sept. 10, 2024 | Texas |
| 10 | $707 million | July 21, 2026 | Winner pending |
How to play Mega Millions
Mega Millions is available in 45 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Each ticket costs $5. Players select:
- Five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70
- One Mega Ball number from 1 to 24
Those who prefer not to choose their own numbers can use the Quick Pick (or Easy Pick in some states) option, which randomly generates a set of numbers.
The game also includes a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x.
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