Mega Millions Results for Sept. 1, 2026: Jackpot Climbs to $177 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing.

The jackpot was worth an estimated $160 million for the Sept. 1 drawing. With no grand-prize winner, the jackpot now rises to an estimated $177 million for the next drawing on Friday, Sept. 4.

Players who choose the cash option would receive an estimated $76.3 million before taxes.

Mega Millions winning numbers for Sept. 1

The winning numbers were:

1 – 22 – 51 – 61 – 63

Mega Ball: 17

If you bought a ticket, check all six numbers carefully. You don't need to win the jackpot to take home a significant prize.

Was there a Mega Millions jackpot winner?

No.

Nobody matched all five white balls plus the Mega Ball, so the $160 million jackpot remains unclaimed.

There was also no $1 million winner. That prize normally goes to a ticket matching all five white-ball numbers but not the Mega Ball.

However, several players still walked away with substantial prizes.

Sept. 1 prize breakdown

• 5 tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball.

• The base prize for that combination was $10,000.

• Because the game's automatic multiplier was applied, those prizes increased.

• 3 winners received $20,000 each.

• 1 winner received $30,000.

• 1 winner received $40,000.

• The $40,000 prize was the largest individual prize awarded in Tuesday's drawing.

• Overall, 206,926 winning tickets were sold.

The important detail is that the automatic multiplier can make a major difference for non-jackpot winners. A ticket that initially qualifies for a $10,000 prize can end up paying substantially more depending on the multiplier attached to that drawing.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next drawing is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 p.m. ET.

The estimated jackpot will be:

$177 million

Cash option:

$76.3 million

Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

For each drawing, players select five numbers from 1 through 70, along with one Mega Ball number from 1 through 24.

What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?

The jackpot odds are approximately 1 in 290 million.

That makes winning the top prize extraordinarily unlikely. Buying more tickets increases the number of combinations you hold, but it does not make the lottery a reliable way to make money.

Mega Millions tickets cost $5 each and are sold in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Next Mega Millions jackpot: $177 million

There was no jackpot winner Tuesday night, so attention now turns to Friday's drawing.

The estimated jackpot has increased by $17 million to $177 million, giving players another chance at a nine-figure prize.

Remember to check your ticket against the official winning numbers and follow your state's rules for claiming prizes. Lottery deadlines and procedures can vary by jurisdiction.