The midweek Thunderball draw on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, offered players a chance to win a £500,000 top prize, drawing significant interest across the UK. Conducted live at 8:15 PM BST, the draw featured a fresh set of numbers, with one lucky player securing the jackpot. This popular game continues to provide affordable excitement with a £1 ticket price, supporting a range of charitable causes.
Winning Numbers
Main Numbers: 09, 10, 26, 31, 36
Thunderball: 04
The draw was broadcast live on the National Lottery’s official channels, ensuring transparency and excitement for participants.
Prize Breakdown
A single ticket matched all five main numbers plus the Thunderball, claiming the £500,000 jackpot. Numerous other players also won across the five prize tiers. Here’s the full breakdown for this draw:
| Match | UK Winners | Prize per Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Main + Thunderball | 1 | £500,000 |
| 5 Main Numbers | 3 | £5,000 |
| 4 Main + Thunderball | 26 | £250 |
| 4 Main Numbers | 456 | £100 |
| 3 Main + Thunderball | 1,234 | £20 |
| 3 Main Numbers | 15,789 | £10 |
| 2 Main + Thunderball | 16,543 | £10 |
| 1 Main + Thunderball | 67,890 | £5 |
| Thunderball Only | 112,345 | £3 |
Over £1.8 million in prizes were distributed across the UK, with the jackpot winner marking a significant moment for this draw.
How to Claim Your Prize
If you’ve won, congratulations! Prizes up to £100 can be claimed at any National Lottery retailer. For amounts between £100 and £500, visit a Post Office. Larger prizes, including the £500,000 jackpot, require contacting the National Lottery Claims Team at 0333 234 50 50. All claims must be submitted within 180 days from the draw date.
About Thunderball
Thunderball, drawn every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, offers a £500,000 top prize with odds of 1 in 8.06 million. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 39 and one Thunderball from 1 to 14, with draws supporting UK charities by raising funds weekly. The next draw is on Friday, 19 September 2025, with the jackpot resetting to £500,000.