Mega Millions Winning Numbers — August 28, 2026

Latest draw in our archive: 2026-08-28 · updated automatically after each official drawing.

Official-format results for the Mega Millions drawing held on August 28, 2026. The winning numbers were 8, 17, 29, 42, 55 with Mega Ball 2 and an advertised jackpot of $160,000,000. Always verify against the official Mega Millions source.

Data sources & methodology

Winning numbers for August 28, 2026

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White balls: 8 · 17 · 29 · 42 · 55 — Mega Ball: 2 — Multiplier: 1× — Jackpot: $160,000,000

About this drawing

In this drawing the five white balls were drawn from 1–70 and the Mega Ball from 1–24. The multiplier for this draw was 1×. The advertised jackpot was $160,000,000.

How hot were these numbers?

Looking at the last 100 draws in our archive: number 8 appeared 5×, number 17 appeared 9×, number 29 appeared 2×, number 42 appeared 10×, number 55 appeared 8×. The Mega Ball 2 appeared 4× across the 100 comparable current-format draws in that window. Frequency describes the past only — every combination remains equally likely in the next draw.

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Next drawing: Mega Millions numbers September 1, 2026. Previous drawing: Mega Millions numbers August 25, 2026. Browse the full archive on the Mega Millions results page or study trends on Mega Millions statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the Mega Millions winning numbers on August 28, 2026?
The winning numbers were 8, 17, 29, 42, 55 with Mega Ball 2 and an advertised jackpot of $160,000,000. Always confirm with the official Mega Millions source.
What was the Mega Millions jackpot on August 28, 2026?
The advertised jackpot for this drawing was $160,000,000.
Where can I check if my ticket won?
Compare your ticket against the numbers above, then verify prize amounts and claim rules with the official Mega Millions website or an authorized retailer. Our archive is informational only.
Do these numbers affect future drawings?
No. Every drawing is random and independent, so past results have no influence on future outcomes.

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