Unpacking the Latest UK Thunderball Results

Get the winning numbers and prize breakdown from the most recent UK Thunderball draw. Find out if you're a winner and learn about the game's unique features.

For players of the UK National Lottery, the Thunderball draw is a regular highlight. With four draws a week, it offers frequent opportunities to win a fixed half-million-pound jackpot. As anticipation builds for each draw, many are keen to quickly verify their tickets and see if their numbers have come up.

The Most Recent Thunderball Winning NumbersThe latest draw for the Thunderball took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The winning main numbers were 21, 29, 34, 36, and 38. The Thunderball, drawn from a separate pool of numbers, was 8.

Every player hopes to match all six numbers for the top prize, but the game's tiered structure means there are multiple ways to win. Let's take a closer look at how prizes were distributed in the most recent draw.

Prize Breakdown and Winner CountThe draw on Tuesday saw a wide range of winners across various prize categories. While no one managed to claim the top prize of £500,000 by matching all five main numbers plus the Thunderball, many players were still successful.

Match 5: One fortunate player matched all five main numbers, securing a prize of £5,000.

Match 4 + Thunderball: Twenty-two players matched four of the main numbers and the Thunderball, each winning £250.

Match 4: Two hundred players matched four main numbers, earning £100 each.

Lower Tiers: Thousands more won prizes ranging from £3 for matching just the Thunderball, up to £20 for matching three main numbers plus the Thunderball.

This tiered system ensures that even if you don't hit the jackpot, there are still numerous opportunities to win a prize.

How Thunderball WorksFor those new to the game, Thunderball is a simple lottery to play. A ticket requires you to pick five main numbers from 1 to 39, along with a single Thunderball number from 1 to 14.

UK National Lottery Thunderball results

Draws are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. A key feature of the game is its fixed jackpot. Unlike some other lotteries where the jackpot rolls over, the top prize of £500,000 in Thunderball is awarded to every winner who matches all six numbers in a given draw. This means the top prize is guaranteed, making the game appealing to those who prefer a consistent reward structure.

Checking your ticket after a draw is a straightforward process. Whether you do so online or at an official retailer, a quick check of the numbers can turn a regular day into a winning one.