Someone could wake up more than $113 million richer after Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing.

The jackpot for the Aug. 21 drawing has climbed to an estimated $113 million, with a one-time cash option worth $48.3 million. The winning numbers will be drawn at 11 p.m. ET, and players across the country are hoping to land the game’s latest multimillion-dollar prize.

The jackpot has been building since a Florida ticket sold at a Wawa in Bradenton matched all six numbers to win an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot on July 28. Now, with another drawing only hours away, lottery players are once again lining up for a shot at a life-changing payday.

What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for Aug. 21, 2026?

USA TODAY will post the winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing shortly after they’re announced at 11 p.m. ET.

Winning numbers: Check back after the drawing.

Mega Ball: Check back after the drawing.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

How much is the Mega Millions jackpot worth?

The estimated jackpot for Friday night’s drawing is $113 million.

Winners can choose between:

• A one-time lump-sum payment estimated at $48.3 million
• An annuity paid out over 30 years, with each annual payment increasing by 5%

Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots

• $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 in Florida
• $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina
• $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 in Maine
• $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 in Illinois
• $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 in California
• $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 in New Jersey
• $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 in Michigan
• $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 in Georgia
• $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 in Texas
• $803 million on July 28, 2026 in Florida

How to play the Mega Millions

Players select five white ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24.

Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and other lottery retailers. Some states also allow online ticket purchases.

Players who don’t want to choose their own numbers can ask for a Quick Pick or Easy Pick, which randomly generates numbers.

Mega Millions tickets now come with a built-in multiplier that automatically boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.