UK Thunderball Results, Winning Numbers & Game Details

Playing UK Thunderball is straightforward. You'll pick 5 numbers from 1 to 39, then add one Thunderball from 1 to 14. Can't decide? Go with Quick Pick and let the terminal choose random numbers for you. Drawings happen Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM Europe/London, and you win by matching numbers to the drawn results. The more you match, the bigger your prize. Match all 5 plus the Thunderball, and you've hit the jackpot.

Visit any authorized UK Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Thunderball, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost £1.00 per play. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 7:30 PM Europe/London on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.

UK offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official The National Lottery app or UK Lottery website to see if Thunderball is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in UK, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.

A standard UK Thunderball ticket costs £1.00 per play. Want more chances? Buy multiple plays on one ticket. Most retailers accept cash and debit cards. The minimum purchase is one play.

Thunderball drawings happen Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM Europe/London. That gives you 4 chances to win each week. Ticket sales close at 7:30 PM Europe/London on drawing nights. If you buy a multi-draw ticket, it'll play the same numbers for consecutive drawings. You can purchase tickets for up to multiple future drawings at once. This is great if you've got lucky numbers you play consistently.

The odds of hitting the UK Thunderball jackpot are 1:8,060,598. That's tough, sure, but you've got 9 ways to win. Matching the lowest prize tier offers much better odds at 1:29.

Thunderball is exclusive to UK. You'll need to be physically present in UK to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.

This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all UK lottery games to see what's available.