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What Time Are the Lottery Results Announced?

For all the main UK draw games, winning numbers are typically published from around 8pm on draw nights, shortly after each draw takes place. Full prize breakdowns usually follow a little later in the evening.

By game

  • Lotto — Wednesday and Saturday, results from ~8pm.
  • EuroMillions — Tuesday and Friday, results from ~8pm.
  • Thunderball — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
  • Set for Life — Monday and Thursday.

Where to see them

Results appear on the official National Lottery website and app. If you played online, your entries are checked automatically and any win is flagged to you.

Checking your ticket

For the methods, see how to check a lottery ticket, and for the full weekly calendar, the full lottery draw schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What time are lottery results announced?

Generally from around 8pm on draw nights, with full prize breakdowns a little later.

Where can I see them?

On the official National Lottery site and results pages, and in the app.

Do online tickets get checked automatically?

Yes — online entries are checked for you and any win is notified.

Related guides: the full lottery draw schedule, what time the Lotto draw is and how to check a lottery ticket.