Live Rankings Mega Millions Mega Ball Frequency
How often each Mega Millions Mega Ball (1–25) has been drawn across every historical draw — most common, least common and full frequency.
Updated August 12, 2026 Based on 1,000 draws
As of August 2026, the most frequently drawn Mega Millions Mega Ball are 11, 22, 24, 9, 1, and the least common are 23, 5, 15, 20, 21. Mega Millions draws 1 Mega Ball per draw from 25 possible (1–25). Based on 1,000 historical draws · updated after every result.
All Mega Ball by Frequency (1–25)
Most common
Hottest #1 11
Drawn 51 times5.10% of draws · last seen 108 draws ago #2 22
Drawn 47 times4.70% of draws · last seen 8 draws ago #3 24
Drawn 47 times4.70% of draws · last seen 29 draws ago #4 9
Drawn 46 times4.60% of draws · last seen 43 draws ago #5 1
Drawn 45 times4.50% of draws · last seen 5 draws ago
Least common
Coldest #1 23
Drawn 30 times3.00% of draws · last seen 1 draws ago #2 5
Drawn 31 times3.10% of draws · last seen 56 draws ago #3 15
Drawn 32 times3.20% of draws · last seen 30 draws ago #4 20
Drawn 32 times3.20% of draws · last seen 14 draws ago #5 21
Drawn 32 times3.20% of draws · last seen 2 draws ago Want to generate Mega Millions combinations with hot or cold Mega Ball? The Strategy Lab filters on mega ball frequency in one click.
Open Strategy Lab → How Mega Ball frequency is calculated
Each Mega Millions draw includes 1 Mega Ball drawn from a pool of 25 (1–25). The counts above tally every appearance across 1,000 historical draws.
Lottery draws are independent random events, so a Mega Ball's past frequency does not change its odds in the next draw. These rankings exist to satisfy curiosity and to power the mega ball filters in the Strategy Lab.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mega Millions Mega Ball are drawn most often in August 2026?
As of August 2026, the most frequently drawn Mega Millions Mega Ball are 11, 22, 24, 9, 1, based on 1,000 historical draws. Mega Ball 11 leads with 51 appearances.
Which Mega Millions Mega Ball are the least common?
The least frequently drawn Mega Millions Mega Ball are 23, 5, 15, 20, 21.
How many Mega Ball are there in Mega Millions?
Mega Millions has 25 Mega Ball, numbered 1 to 25. 1 Mega Ball is drawn per draw.
Does Mega Ball frequency affect your chances of winning?
No. Each Mega Millions draw is independent and random, so a Mega Ball's past frequency has no effect on the next draw. Frequency data is useful for curiosity and for structuring your picks — not for changing the odds.