The Loteria del Niño 2026 Extraordinary Draw will be held on Tuesday, January 6, a date awaited by many Spaniards looking to start the year with a prize. As it happens every season, one of the most frequent doubts is until when the tickets can be purchased and what is the real limit to participate.
The sale of tickets remains active until a few hours before the draw, but the schedule varies depending on the channel chosen. Therefore, it is convenient to know in advance the exact deadlines in order not to be left out at the last moment and to avoid last minute unforeseen events.
Closing hours of physical administrations
The administrations of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado can sell tickets for the Lotería del Niño until Sunday, January 5, the eve of the draw. Although the schedule may vary depending on the establishment, many administrations are allowed to open that day until 22:00 hours.
This additional margin allows those who hurry until the end to buy their lottery tickets in person. However, it is recommended not to wait until the last moment, since some administrations may bring forward the closing or run out of certain numbers, especially in areas with high demand.
Until what time you can buy the Loteria del Nino online
Online sales have a different and stricter limit: in the case of the official Loterías y Apuestas del Estado website, as well as authorized platforms, purchases will be available until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, the day of the draw.
Once this time has passed, the system automatically blocks the sales and it will no longer be possible to purchase tickets online. For those who opt for this modality, it is essential to make the purchase well in advance and make sure to receive the confirmation before the final closing time.
Tips for risk-free last-minute lottery purchases
If you decide to buy the Lotería del Niño in the last days, it is important to do it always through safe and official channels. The Loterías y Apuestas del Estado website allows you to choose specific numbers, specific endings or leave the selection to chance, which facilitates the purchase even with little time.
As for payment, it is advisable to use secure methods such as PayPal or cards in protected environments, avoiding public WiFi networks or shared devices: these small details help prevent problems and ensure that the tenth is properly registered.
How much money does the Sorteo del Niño 2026 give away?
The Lotería del Niño 2026 has a total issue of 1.1 billion euros, of which 70% is destined to prizes, equivalent to 770 million euros distributed among thousands of winners.
The first prize amounts to 200,000 euros per tenth, followed by a second and third prize, in addition to numerous other prizes, reimbursements and approximations. This structure makes the draw one of the most attractive of the year and reinforces the interest to participate even at the last moment.
