The Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the $2.44 million Friday, Sept. 18 jackpot, so check your tickets: There were 26,179 winning tickets in California, according to the California Lottery.
Californians hoping to strike it rich will get another chance Saturday night: The Powerball jackpot rises to an estimated $298 million with a cash value of $126.6 million after no one won the Wednesday, Sept. 16, drawing.
Check out the winning numbers and what to know before the next drawing Tuesday, Sept. 22.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026?
The winning numbers: 4, 9, 24, 56, 68 and the Mega Ball: 1
Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, so the jackpot grows to $261 million with a cash option of $110.5 million.
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When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. PT.
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
- $800 million on July 28, 2026 in Florida
How to play the Mega Millions
Buy a ticket at a convenience store, gas station, grocery store or, in some states, online.
Pick five white ball numbers (1–70) and one Mega Ball (1–24), or let the computer choose for you with a Quick Pick.
All tickets include a built-in multiplier, boosting non-jackpot prizes by 2X to 10X.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mega Millions jackpot hits $261M; Winning numbers, Sept. 18 results
