Fact
The first UK Thunderball draw took place on 12 June 1999. The game was introduced as a National Lottery draw offering fixed cash prizes rather than a rolling jackpot.
Latest Result
16/09/2026
£500,000
No WinnerMain
69162036
Thunderball
6
Prize Breakdown
| Winning combination | Prize per winner | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Winning Numbers + Thunderball | £0.00 | No Winner |
| 5 Winning Numbers | £5,000.00 | 1 |
| 4 Winning Numbers + Thunderball | £250.00 | 36 |
| 4 Winning Numbers | £100.00 | 287 |
| 3 Winning Numbers + Thunderball | £20.00 | 969 |
Prize values and winner counts relate to this completed draw.
About Thunderball
UK Thunderball is a British National Lottery game drawn every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Five Winning Numbers are drawn from 1–39, together with one Thunderball from a separate set of 1–14.
How It Works
Each standard UK Thunderball play consists of five numbers selected from 1–39 and one Thunderball selected from 1–14. Five Winning Numbers and one Thunderball are drawn. There are nine prize tiers according to how many Winning Numbers are matched and whether the Thunderball is also matched. Matching all five Winning Numbers plus the Thunderball wins the fixed £500,000 top prize. A prize can also be won by matching the Thunderball without matching any of the five main numbers.
Jackpot & Rollover
UK Thunderball has a fixed top prize of £500,000. The top prize is won by matching all five Winning Numbers plus the Thunderball. It does not increase between draws and does not roll over when there is no top-prize winner. Subject to the official game rules and prize-liability provisions, each qualifying top-prize entry receives the advertised £500,000 prize rather than sharing a jackpot fund.
Prize Tiers & Odds
| Prize Tier | Winning combination | Approx. odds |
|---|---|---|
| Prize Tier 1 | 5 Winning Numbers + Thunderball | 1 in 8,060,598 |
| Prize Tier 2 | 5 Winning Numbers | 1 in 620,046 |
| Prize Tier 3 | 4 Winning Numbers + Thunderball | 1 in 47,415 |
| Prize Tier 4 | 4 Winning Numbers | 1 in 3,647 |
| Prize Tier 5 | 3 Winning Numbers + Thunderball | 1 in 1,437 |
| Prize Tier 6 | 3 Winning Numbers | 1 in 111 |
| Prize Tier 7 | 2 Winning Numbers + Thunderball | 1 in 135 |
| Prize Tier 8 | 1 Winning Number + Thunderball | 1 in 35 |
| Prize Tier 9 | Thunderball only | 1 in 29 |
Odds are descriptive only and do not predict future results.
Tax Information
UK Thunderball prizes are paid without deduction of UK income tax or capital gains tax. However, any interest, investment income or other taxable returns subsequently generated from the winnings may be subject to tax. Players residing outside the United Kingdom may also have tax-reporting obligations or liabilities in their country of residence.
Tax disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Tax treatment may vary depending on individual circumstances and jurisdiction. Professional tax advice should be sought where required.
Facts & Records
First Thunderball Draw
Current Thunderball Format Introduced
Fact
The first draw under the current Thunderball format took place on 12 May 2010. The main number range increased from 1–34 to 1–39, the top prize doubled from £250,000 to £500,000 and a prize for matching only the Thunderball was introduced.
Tuesday Draws Introduced
Fact
Thunderball added a regular Tuesday draw on 30 January 2018, increasing the schedule to four draws each week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Number Statistics
Based on the last 50 stored draws
Most Frequent
16 × 1225 × 1134 × 1015 × 928 × 9
Least Frequent
4 × 239 × 214 × 329 × 333 × 3
Most Overdue
4 · 20 draws24 · 17 draws2 · 15 draws31 · 14 draws33 · 13 draws
Historical frequency does not predict future results.
Previous Results
209 previous results in 2025
| Date | Main Numbers | Extra | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2025 | 2, 5, 17, 30, 36 | 8 | No Winner |
| 12/08/2025 | 21, 29, 34, 36, 38 | 8 | No Winner |
| 09/08/2025 | 16, 25, 28, 31, 33 | 10 | No Winner |
| 08/08/2025 | 3, 5, 9, 32, 33 | 12 | No Winner |
| 06/08/2025 | 2, 3, 19, 27, 38 | 11 | No Winner |
| 05/08/2025 | 8, 15, 17, 23, 24 | 3 | No Winner |
| 02/08/2025 | 3, 8, 19, 23, 29 | 1 | No Winner |
| 01/08/2025 | 2, 9, 20, 23, 27 | 13 | No Winner |
| 30/07/2025 | 6, 7, 13, 21, 31 | 14 | No Winner |
| 29/07/2025 | 4, 21, 22, 27, 28 | 11 | No Winner |