Lotto-style draw game
Thunderball: how to play, odds and draw times
Thunderball is a lotto-style draw game sold across the United Kingdom. The operator is Allwyn (The National Lottery). One play costs £1. Draws are Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. UK time; Wednesday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. UK time. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 8,060,598.
- Price
- £1 per play
- Draws
- Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. UK time; Wednesday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. UK time
- Top prize odds
- 1 in 8,060,598
- Sold
- Across the United Kingdom
How to play Thunderball
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 39 and 1 Thunderball number from 1 to 14, or ask for a quick pick.
Match the drawn numbers to win. The more numbers you match, the bigger the prize.
One ticket can cover up to 16 draws in a row.
Thunderball draw days and times
| Drawing | When |
|---|---|
| Tuesday and Friday | Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. UK time |
| Wednesday and Saturday | Wednesday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. UK time |
Ticket sales close 60 minutes before each draw.
Thunderball odds and prizes
| Prize level | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Thunderball | £500,000 | 1 in 8,060,598 |
| Match 5 | £5,000 | 1 in 620,046 |
| Match 4 + Thunderball | £250 | 1 in 47,416 |
| Match 4 | £100 | 1 in 3,648 |
| Match 3 + Thunderball | £20 | 1 in 1,437 |
| Match 3 | £10 | 1 in 111 |
| Match 2 + Thunderball | £10 | 1 in 135 |
| Match 1 + Thunderball | £5 | 1 in 35 |
| Match Thunderball | £3 | 1 in 29 |
Where to play Thunderball
Thunderball is sold across the United Kingdom. The operator is Allwyn (The National Lottery). Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.
Latest Thunderball result
See the latest winning numbers and past draws on the Thunderball results page.
Official results: Allwyn (The National Lottery) winning numbers.
Thunderball FAQ
What are the odds of winning the Thunderball top prize?
The odds of winning the Thunderball top prize are 1 in 8,060,598 per play, as printed on the official prize chart. Thunderball has 9 prize levels, and smaller prizes have better odds.
What time is the Thunderball drawing?
Thunderball draws Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. UK time; Wednesday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. UK time. Times are UK time. Ticket sales close 60 minutes before each draw.
How much is a Thunderball ticket?
One Thunderball play costs £1.
Where can I play Thunderball?
Thunderball is sold across the United Kingdom. Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.
How do you play Thunderball?
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 39 and 1 Thunderball number from 1 to 14, or ask for a quick pick. Match the drawn numbers to win. The more numbers you match, the bigger the prize.
How can I check my Thunderball ticket?
The LottoCheck app checks Thunderball tickets against the draw results. Scan the ticket or type the numbers. Add a ticket before the draw and the app sends you a push when the results are in. Always confirm a win with the official lottery.
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Sources
- Thunderball Online Game Procedures, Edition 14 effective 2024-02-01 (price, days, prize table, capping)
- Thunderball play page (GBP 1, 5 of 39 + 1 of 14, draw and sales-end times in its game configuration)
- About Thunderball (draws first at 8.00pm Tue/Fri, 8.15pm Wed/Sat)
- Thunderball draw history
- Thunderball draw details, Tue 2026-10-20 (draw 3994, winners and prize per tier)
Checked against these official pages on 2026-10-21.
Game facts come from the official lottery pages listed above. Rules and prizes can change: always confirm with the official lottery before you buy a ticket or make a claim. LottoCheck does not sell tickets or pay prizes and is not affiliated with any lottery.