Winning Mega Millions numbers for Sept. 25, 2026

The Mega Millions jackpot is on the rise again.

After no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous drawing, the jackpot for Friday, Sept. 25, is now an estimated $277 million, with a cash option of $117.3 million.

The prize has been growing since a Florida player won an $800 million jackpot in July. That winning ticket, worth a cash value of $344.2 million, was sold at a Wawa store in Bradenton, Florida.

With another life-changing jackpot up for grabs, lottery players across the country will be watching Friday night's drawing closely.

Here's what to know about the Sept. 25 Mega Millions drawing, including the winning numbers once they're announced.

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

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 11 p.m. ET.

Mega Millions tickets are sold at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and other lottery retailers. Some states also allow online purchases.

Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Don't want to pick your own? Ask for a Quick Pick, and the numbers…

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