The EuroMillions draw on Tuesday 3 March 2026 took place tonight at 9:15 PM (Paris time) with an exceptional jackpot of €174,135,421. Here are the official results and our full analysis.
The Winning Numbers
Main Numbers
- 6
- 7
- 24
- 34
- 50
Stars
- 5
- 7
Draw Analysis
This draw of 3 March 2026 has several interesting characteristics from a statistical point of view.
Odd/Even Distribution
4 even numbers (6, 24, 34, 50) and 1 odd number (7), a configuration of 4 even + 1 odd which represents around 15% of historical draws.
Hot Numbers Present
Number 50 is one of the hottest numbers in EuroMillions history with 181 appearances since 2004. Number 24 is also a frequent number with 177 appearances.
Cold Numbers
Number 6 is relatively rare with only 166 appearances since the start of EuroMillions.
The Stars
Star 5 is the most frequent in history with 187 draws. Star 7 has been drawn 172 times, which also makes it a hot star.
Distribution by Decade
The draw covers an excellent spread:
- 1-10: 2 numbers (6, 7)
- 11-20: 0 numbers
- 21-30: 1 number (24)
- 31-40: 1 number (34)
- 41-50: 1 number (50)
This distribution over 4 different decades is a common configuration in EuroMillions draws.
Sum of the Numbers
The total sum of the 5 numbers is 121, which is slightly below the statistical average of 130. This value remains within the optimal range (95-180) observed in 95% of draws.
Jackpot and Winnings
Jackpot
The jackpot for this draw stands at €174,135,421, the 8th biggest jackpot of 2026 to date.
Jackpot Evolution
The jackpot increased by €14,213,104 compared with the previous draw on Friday 27 February, reflecting the absence of a tier 1 winner in the previous draw.
Historical Context
Similar Jackpots
This €174 million amount is close to the biggest jackpots in history:
- The absolute record remains €240 million (December 2023)
- 6 jackpots above €200 million have been won since 2004
- This is the 23rd jackpot to exceed €170 million
Frequency of Big Jackpots
Jackpots above €170 million occur on average 2 to 3 times a year, making this draw a remarkable event.
Statistics of the Drawn Numbers
Number 50
Drawn for the 181st time since 2004, 50 confirms its position as the hottest EuroMillions number. It is the 5th time it appears in 2026.
Number 24
With 177 historical appearances, 24 is the 3rd most drawn number. It maintains its high frequency with already 4 appearances this year.
Number 34
A moderate number with 165 appearances, 34 comes out in the expected average.
Rare Combinations
The 6-7 combination (two consecutive numbers) is relatively rare and appears in only 12% of draws.
Next Draws
Friday 7 March 2026
The next draw will take place on Friday 7 March 2026 at 9:15 PM. If no one wins the jackpot tonight, the pot could exceed €190 million.
Statistics to Watch
For the next draw, the following numbers have not been drawn for more than 15 draws:
- 48 (absent for 22 draws)
- 33 (absent for 18 draws)
- 46 (absent for 17 draws)
How to Check Your Ticket
FDJ Points of Sale
You can check your ticket at any FDJ point of sale in France. Winnings up to €300 are payable immediately.
Online
On the fdj.fr website or the mobile app, log in to your account to automatically check your grids.
Claim Deadlines
You have 60 days after the draw to claim your winnings. After this, unclaimed winnings are paid to the French Treasury.
Prize Tiers
The full results by tier will be available in the coming hours on the FDJ official website. Here are the probabilities of winning by tier:
- 5 numbers + 2 stars: Jackpot (1 in 139,838,160)
- 5 numbers + 1 star: ~€250,000 (1 in 6,991,908)
- 5 numbers: ~€50,000 (1 in 3,107,515)
- 4 numbers + 2 stars: ~€3,000
- 4 numbers + 1 star: ~€150
- 3 numbers + 2 stars: ~€50
- 4 numbers: ~€50
- 2 numbers + 2 stars: ~€15
- 3 numbers + 1 star: ~€10
- 3 numbers: ~€10
- 1 number + 2 stars: ~€5
- 2 numbers + 1 star: ~€5
- 2 numbers: ~€3
My Million
The winning My Million code for this draw will be announced by FDJ in the hours following the draw. A French player will automatically win €1 million.
Tips for Upcoming Draws
If you want to optimise your grids for the next draws:
- Use our AI generator for grids based on 20 years of statistics
- Vary your numbers rather than always playing the same ones
- Combine hot and cold numbers for a balanced approach
- Avoid birth dates which limit your choices to 1-31
Next Jackpot
The estimated jackpot for the draw of Friday 7 March 2026 will be announced by FDJ on Wednesday 5 March. If the jackpot is not won tonight, it could reach €190 to €200 million.
Conclusion
This draw of 3 March 2026 with its €174 million jackpot is one of the major events of the year. Whether you played or not, don't forget to check your old tickets: many winnings go unclaimed every year.
For the next draws, use our AI-optimised grid generator and consult our full statistics to maximise your chances!
Good luck for the next draw! 🍀
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