Thunderball Results: Official Checking Methods and Prize Claim Guide (2025)

Your complete guide to Thunderball results verification. Learn same-day checking options, prize tiers, tax rules, and step-by-step claiming for all winnings.

How to Check and Claim Thunderball Results - Thunderball Draw Essentials

Draw Times: Daily at 8:15 PM GMT (365 days/year)

Number Format: 5 from 1-39 + 1 Thunderball (1-14)

Results Published: By 8:25 PM on official channels

4 Ways to Check Results

Instant Notifications: National Lottery app (iOS/Android)

Retail Scanners: 44,000 UK stores with ticket validation terminals

SMS Service: Text THUNDER [Ticket Number] to 84222 (£1 per check)

TV Broadcasts: ITV results bulletin at 8:30 PM

2024 Prize Structure

Match Prize Claim Deadline5+TB £500,000 180 days5 £20,000 180 days4+TB £500 180 days4 £250 180 days3+TB £150 180 daysTB Only £3 180 daysCritical Claiming Rules

Under £500: Immediate cash at retailers

£500-£50k: Postal claim form + ID verification (5-7 days)

£500k: In-person appointment (Watford HQ) + wealth counseling

UK National Lottery Thunderball results

Tax Note: All prizes tax-free in UK

Enable Double Win Alert in app settings to detect simultaneous Thunderball + Lotto wins on same ticket.