Three Kings Day is once again marked by one of the most awaited draws in the Spanish calendar. The Lotería del Niño 2026 will be held this Tuesday, January 6, and thousands of people are finalizing the details to follow the event live, check their tickets and rush the last hours of illusion after Christmas.
In order not to miss anything, it is useful to know at what time the draw starts and where you can watch it, both on television and on the Internet.
What time does the Sorteo del Niño 2026 draw start?
The Loteria del Niño 2026 will be held at the Salón de Sorteos de Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, in Madrid. The scheduled time for the start of the number draw is:
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12:00 noon on the Peninsula
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11:00 a.m. in the Canary Islands
The draw uses the usual system of the National Lottery, with multiple drums, which makes it a more agile process than that of the Christmas Lottery. For this reason, its duration is usually relatively short and it is estimated to finish between half an hour and an hour, depending on the rhythm of the extractions.
Where to watch the Loteria del Niño 2026 on TV
The Sorteo del Niño is considered an event of general interest, so it will be broadcast free-to-air. La 1 of Televisión Española will broadcast the draw live from the drawing room itself.
Television coverage usually starts a few minutes before the official start, allowing viewers to follow the preparation of the event, the placement of the drums and the first images prior to the drawing of the main prizes.
How to follow the El Niño 2026 draw online and streaming
For those who prefer to watch the sweepstakes from their cell phone, computer or tablet, there are free digital options that are accessible from anywhere.
The main alternative is RTVE Play, the public broadcaster’s streaming platform. Through its website or its official application, it will be possible to follow the live signal of La 1 without having to be in front of the TV.
This option is especially practical for those who are away from home on Three Kings Day or who want to check the draw in real time from any device with an Internet connection.
A key draw to close the Christmas season
Every year, the Lotería del Niño (Children’s Lottery) distributes a large number of prizes and keeps the excitement alive until the last day of the holidays. Knowing the exact schedule and the ways to follow the draw live allows participants to check their tickets at the moment and live the outcome of Christmas with all the excitement.
On Tuesday, January 6, starting at noon, the luck will turn again in search of new winners.
