You generally have one year from the drawing date to cash in a Michigan Mega Millions ticket. Michigan Lottery guidance says lottery prizes are valid for one year after the winning drawing, and Mega Millions also states tickets are valid for one year from the drawing date.

What that means

  • The clock starts on the drawing date , not the day you bought the ticket.
  • If your ticket won a prize in Michigan, the claim window is still one year unless a specific rule for a special prize or claim method says otherwise.
  • For larger prizes, you may need to claim in person or by the Michigan Lottery’s official claim process.

Quick example

If the drawing was on June 27, 2026, you would typically have until June 27, 2027 to claim it, subject to Michigan Lottery processing rules and any cutoff times on that final day.

Claim basics

  • Prizes up to $600 can usually be redeemed through a retailer if the ticket is valid.
  • Prizes above that follow Michigan Lottery claim-center or mail procedures, depending on the amount.
  • For claim-center visits, Michigan Lottery says appointments are used and provides booking help on its claims page.

One caution

Don’t wait until the last minute, because claim processing can take time and the final-day cutoff may be earlier than you expect.