How to Play Mega Millions

Mega Millions rules, ticket prices, prize tiers, and odds explained.

Mega Millions Basics

Pick five white-ball numbers from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24. Tickets cost $5 per play and include a built-in multiplier.

Drawings are held Tuesday and Friday nights at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

Prize Tiers

• Match 5 + Mega Ball: Grand jackpot.
• Match 5: $1,000,000+ (multiplied).
• Match 4 + Mega Ball: $10,000+.
• Match 4: $500+.
• Match 3 + Mega Ball: $200+.
• Match Mega Ball only: $2+.