Thunderball Draw: Numbers, Winners and Prize Breakdown
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the National Lottery ran its regular Thunderball draw. The machine spun out 3, 7, 10, 16 and 39 as the five main numbers, while the Thunderball itself landed on 11. The draw was overseen by an independent adjudicator and used Ball Set 4 with the Excalibur 3 machine for draw number 3,758.
The advertised jackpot stood at £500,000, but no ticket matched all five main numbers plus the Thunderball. Still, the game produced a hefty payout: 84,767 tickets walked away with cash, totalling £497,190. The biggest prize after the jackpot went to two lucky players who hit all five main numbers (no Thunderball) and each took home £5,000.
Other notable prize tiers were:
- 26 tickets matched four main numbers plus the Thunderball, earning £250 each.
- 34,895 tickets matched only the Thunderball, receiving £3 per ticket.
- 30,843 tickets matched one main number and the Thunderball, each winning £5.
All Thunderball winners must claim their winnings by March 1, 2026. The National Lottery reminds players that they must be at least 18 years old and physically present in the UK or the Isle of Man to enter.
EuroMillions Draw: Jackpot Buzz and Prize Winners
The same evening brought the pan‑European EuroMillions draw, a staple for millions of players across the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and beyond. While the exact winning numbers were not released at the time of writing, the draw boasted a sizable jackpot that sparked a surge in ticket sales.
Prize distribution mirrored the multi‑tiered structure typical of EuroMillions: several prize bands ranging from a modest match‑two win up to the life‑changing jackpot. Early reports confirmed multiple winners across different tiers, though the exact count and individual prize amounts are still being compiled.
As with Thunderball, EuroMillions winners have a claim deadline of March 1, 2026. The National Lottery continues to push responsible gaming, offering tools that let players set daily or weekly spend limits, self‑exclude, or seek help if they feel their play is getting out of hand.
Both draws were broadcast live, keeping the process transparent and auditable. Players can verify their tickets, see past results, and purchase the next round of tickets through the National Lottery app or the official website.
