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Mega Millions August 28: No Winner, $160M Next, 2 $3M Tickets

Mega Millions' August 28, 2026 drawing had winning numbers 8, 17, 29, 42, 55; Mega Ball 2, with no jackpot winner reported. A $3M 3X Match 5 ticket in Missouri and a $3M 3X Match 5 ticket in Tennessee were reported. The next advertised jackpot is $160M with a $68.9M cash value for September 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT.

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Mega Millions draw recap graphic showing the winning numbers and estimated next jackpot of $145M.
Mega Millions draw recap graphic showing the estimated next jackpot as $145M. — Lottery Valley generated image

Winning Numbers

Mega Millions

Est. Jackpot

$145M

8
17
29
42
55
2MB
Jackpot result
No jackpot winner reported
Completed jackpot
$145M
Next jackpot
$160M; cash value $68.9M
Next draw
September 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT

Major prize winners

MatchPrizeStateTicketsMegaplier
3X Match 5$3MMissouri1Yes
3X Match 5$3MTennessee1Yes

Did Anyone Win the Mega Millions Jackpot on August 28, 2026?

No Mega Millions jackpot winner was reported for the August 28 drawing. That drawing carried an estimated $145 million jackpot and an estimated $61.9 million cash value.

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How Mega Millions Reached Its Current Jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over 9 consecutive times since the run began at $50 million for the July 31, 2026, drawing. After no jackpot winner was reported on August 28, 2026, the estimated prize rose from $145 million to an estimated $160 million for the September 1, 2026 drawing.

Mega Millions 12-month completed-draw jackpot trend through 2026-08-28; next estimated jackpot $160M
Mega Millions jackpot history through August 28, 2026. Completed-draw history is shown separately from the next estimated jackpot.

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Mega Millions Winning Numbers in the Archive

In Lottery Valley's archive, the comparison covers the five winning white balls and Mega Ball 2 from its separate bonus-ball pool across 104 earlier drawings, from August 29, 2025, through August 27, 2026. White-ball and Mega Ball values were counted separately, and the August 28 result was excluded from the archive window. This is historical context only; past appearances do not affect future drawing odds.

Mega Millions winning white balls and Mega Ball with earlier appearances in 104 indexed drawings
Mega Millions winning-number archive history before the August 28, 2026 drawing.
NumberLast appearedPrior appearances
8March 6, 20264
17August 7, 202610
29July 3, 20261
42July 24, 202611
55August 4, 20267
Mega Ball 2June 5, 20263

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Next Mega Millions Drawing and Jackpot

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. EDT. Its estimated jackpot is $160 million, with an estimated cash value of $68.9 million, according to the official Mega Millions results page.

The August 28 drawing was the ninth consecutive rollover in the current jackpot run. The run began with a $50 million estimated jackpot for the July 31 drawing.

Checking a Mega Millions Ticket

Compare every line on your ticket with the official Mega Millions results page, including all five white-ball numbers and the Mega Ball. If a line matches a winning combination, contact the lottery where you bought the ticket for prize and claim rules.

FAQs

Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot on August 28, 2026?

No jackpot winner was reported for the August 28, 2026, Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot was $145 million, with an estimated cash value of $61.9 million. The winning numbers were 8, 17, 29, 42, 55; Mega Ball 2.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing, and how much is the jackpot?

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. EDT. The estimated jackpot is $160 million, and the estimated cash value is $68.9 million, according to the official Mega Millions results information.

How did the Mega Millions jackpot reach $160 million?

The August 28 drawing produced no jackpot winner, extending the current run to nine consecutive rollovers. The run began with a $50 million estimated jackpot for the July 31, 2026, drawing. After the August 28 result, the next estimated jackpot increased from $145 million to $160 million for September 1.

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