The latest Lotto 6/49 draw produced no winner of the $5 million Classic jackpot, while one ticket matched the Gold Ball number for a $1 million prize on Saturday, September 26, 2026, according to the official Lotto 6/49 results.
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Lotto 6/49 winning numbers for September 26
The six Classic numbers were 11, 12, 18, 19, 45 and 46.
The bonus number was 38.
The Gold Ball draw produced a white ball, awarding $1 million to the holder of the matching complete number.
The official number was 48706299-01.
| Draw | Result | Prize outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | 11, 12, 18, 19, 45, 46 | No 6/6 winner; $5 million rolls over |
| Bonus | 38 | Used for prize categories involving the bonus number |
| Gold Ball | 48706299-01 | White ball; $1 million won |
How many tickets won prizes?
The Classic draw generated 611,699 winning selections across its prize categories, according to the official prize breakdown.
Three selections matched five of the six main numbers plus the bonus.
Each received $61,002.80.
Another 55 selections matched five of six numbers and won $1,397.20 each.
There were also 3,378 winners in the 4/6 category and 68,602 winners matching three numbers.
Matching two numbers plus the bonus paid $5, while matching two numbers produced a Free Play.
The official breakdown listed 44,705 winners in the 2/6-plus category and 494,956 Free Play winners in the 2/6 category.
Where were the bigger winning tickets sold?
The three 5/6-plus-bonus winning selections came from Québec and Ontario, with two reported in Québec and one in Ontario.
The Gold Ball prize was also recorded in Ontario.
Lottery organizations can update ticket-location details as regional validation is completed, so players should check their tickets through the lottery corporation responsible for the province where they bought them.
Next Lotto 6/49 draw and jackpot
The next scheduled draw is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The Classic jackpot will return at $5 million because Saturday’s top prize was not won.
The Gold Ball jackpot rises to an estimated $14 million.
Under the Gold Ball format, the prize can instead be a guaranteed $1 million if a white ball is drawn.
The odds of the Gold Ball being drawn were listed as one in 28 after the September 26 result.
How to check a Lotto 6/49 ticket
Players should compare all six Classic numbers and the bonus number with the numbers printed on their ticket.
A ticket may qualify for a prize even if it does not match all six main numbers.
Tickets should be signed and kept in a safe place until they can be validated.
Prize-claim rules and deadlines vary by province, so winners should use the official lottery website or retailer validation system in the jurisdiction where the ticket was purchased.
Players should also be cautious of unsolicited messages claiming they have won.
Legitimate lottery organizations do not require winners to pay a fee or send banking information to release a prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the Lotto 6/49 numbers on September 26, 2026?
The numbers were 11, 12, 18, 19, 45 and 46. The bonus number was 38.
Did anyone win the $5 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot?
No. There were no selections matching all six Classic numbers, so the $5 million jackpot rolls over to the next draw.
What was the Gold Ball result?
A white ball was drawn, awarding $1 million to the ticket with the complete number 48706299-01.
When is the next Lotto 6/49 draw?
The next draw is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How much is the next Gold Ball jackpot?
The Gold Ball jackpot is estimated at $14 million, although a white-ball result would award the guaranteed $1 million prize.
Fact-Checked: The draw numbers, bonus number, Gold Ball outcome, prize breakdown and next-jackpot amounts were checked against official lottery information from WCLC and Loto-Québec. ([wclc.com](https://www.wclc.com/winning-numbers/lotto-649-extra.htm?WT.ac=Lottery_Lotto-649_Past-Winning-Numbers-Results-WCLC))
Disclaimer: Lottery results and prize information can be updated as tickets are validated, so players should confirm details with the official lottery corporation in their province.