Mega Millions Results: Friday, January 2, 2026 Winning Numbers

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Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Friday, January 2

The Mega Millions winning numbers for the drawing held on Friday, January 2, have been announced. The jackpot had reached an estimated $157 million, with a cash option of $72 million. The winning numbers are:

• White Balls: 13, 52, 6, 34, and 43
• Mega Ball: 4

These numbers were selected during the draw, which took place at 11 p.m. on that day.

Did Anyone Win the Jackpot?

At this time, it is not yet confirmed whether anyone matched all the winning numbers to claim the jackpot. Updates will be available as more information becomes public.

Next Mega Millions Drawing

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6. Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m..

When Can You Purchase Tickets?

In Michigan, ticket sales for Mega Millions are available both in-store and online until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. This allows players ample time to participate in the upcoming drawings.

Cost of a Ticket

Each Mega Millions ticket costs $5. Players can choose their own numbers or use the Quick Pick option, where the numbers are randomly selected by the system.

How to Play Mega Millions

To play, participants must select six numbers from two separate pools:

• Five white balls from a pool of 1 to 70
• One Mega Ball from a pool of 1 to 24

Players can also opt for the Quick Pick feature, which randomly generates their numbers.

What Is the Multiplier?

Mega Millions no longer uses the Megaplier feature. Instead, it includes a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times. This multiplier is automatically assigned when a ticket is purchased.

Prize Breakdown

Here’s a breakdown of the possible prizes based on how many numbers you match:

• Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $5 million, or $10 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000, or $100,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, or $5,000
• Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $400, $600, $800, $1,000, or $2,000
• Match 3 White Balls: $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
• Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20, $30, $40, $50, or $100
• Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $14, $21, $28, $35, or $70
• Match Mega Ball Only: $10, $15, $20, $25, or $50

Odds of Winning the Jackpot

The odds of matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.

Where to Find Winning Numbers

Winning numbers can be found on the official Mega Millions website, the Michigan Lottery website, or by watching the drawing on YouTube.

What Happens If You Win the Jackpot?

If a player wins the jackpot, they have two options:

• Annuity Payment: A lump sum followed by 29 annual payments, each increasing by 5%. This helps protect against inflation.
• Cash Option: A one-time payment equal to the total amount in the prize pool.

If multiple winners are declared, the prize money is split equally among them.