Spanish Christmas Lottery 2026: buy your ticket online
Spain's Christmas Lottery draw (El Gordo de Navidad) takes place on Tuesday 22 December 2026. A ticket share (décimo) costs €20 and El Gordo pays €400,000 per décimo. At Serviloto, official Lottery Office no. 40 in Málaga, you choose your number online, with no commission and your ticket held safely from the very first minute.
- Official lottery office of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado
- No commission: you pay the official price, €20 per décimo
- Ticket held in our safe and registered in your name
- Delivery anywhere in Spain if you prefer a paper ticket
Why buy your Christmas Lottery ticket at Serviloto
We are Lottery Office no. 40 «Ntra. Sra. de la Luz», at Avenida de la Luz, 19 (Málaga). When you buy online with us, the ticket is real and sold by an official lottery office: no middlemen, and exactly the same validity as buying it over the counter.
- Your ticket can't be lost or damaged: we keep it for you and the purchase is registered in your account.
- Digital receipt by email with your purchase details straight away.
- Easy prize collection: prizes under €2,000 are credited to your balance and you can transfer them to your bank account whenever you like.
- Open 24/7, 365 days a year: buy from your phone, computer or office.
- Personal support by phone (+34 952 24 18 50) and WhatsApp (+34 610 49 46 88).
How to buy your ticket in 3 steps
- Find your number. Type the number you like or filter by last digit (0 to 9) among the available ones.
- Choose how many décimos. One for you, several to share with family, or 50+ for your company.
- Pay and you're done. Your ticket is held in your name and you receive the receipt by email.
Popular endings sell out: don't wait until December
It happens every year: the most sought-after numbers (special dates, lucky endings, "nice" numbers) sell out weeks before the draw. Buying early is the best way to get the number you want. Fun fact: historically, 5 is the last digit that has come up most often in El Gordo, although every number has exactly the same odds.
When is the 2026 Christmas Lottery draw?
On Tuesday 22 December 2026, from 9:00 am (Spanish time), at the Teatro Real in Madrid. Children from the San Ildefonso School sing out the prizes all morning, and the draw is broadcast live on TV and online.
How much does a ticket cost?
Each décimo costs €20. A full ticket (billete) has 10 décimos and costs €200. One décimo wins one tenth of the prize: that's why El Gordo is €4 million per billete and €400,000 per décimo.
2026 Christmas Lottery prizes (per décimo)
| Prize | Per décimo |
|---|---|
| El Gordo (1st prize) | €400,000 |
| 2nd prize | €125,000 |
| 3rd prize | €50,000 |
| 4th prize (2 numbers) | €20,000 |
| 5th prize (8 numbers) | €6,000 |
| Pedrea (1,794 numbers) | €100 |
| Numbers either side of El Gordo | €2,000 |
| Numbers either side of the 2nd prize | €1,250 |
| Numbers either side of the 3rd prize | €960 |
| Same hundred as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes | €100 |
| Last two digits of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes | €100 |
| Refund (last digit of El Gordo) | €20 |
Including refunds, around 15% of décimos win a prize.
How much tax do you pay?
Prizes are tax-free up to €40,000 per décimo. Above that, 20% is withheld only on the amount over €40,000. A winning El Gordo décimo (€400,000) leaves you €328,000 net, the 2nd prize €108,000 and the 3rd prize €48,000. The tax is withheld when the prize is paid, so there is nothing else to do.
Christmas Lottery for companies, clubs and associations
Sharing lottery with your staff, customers or members? We produce custom lottery shares (participaciones) at no extra cost, nicely presented, and prepare batches of décimos for groups. Find out more in Lottery for companies, or message us on WhatsApp.
Giving Christmas Lottery as a gift
A décimo is still Spain's classic Christmas gift. If you give one, make sure that, if it wins, the prize belongs to the person who received it without tax problems: how to give Christmas Lottery as a gift.
After the draw: check and collect
Check your number on our results page. You have 3 months from the day after the draw to claim your prize. If your ticket is held at Serviloto, there's no risk of losing it. Prizes of €2,000 or more are paid once we receive the documents we'll ask you for, as explained in Help. And to keep playing after Christmas, don't miss the El Niño Lottery 2027 (6 January).
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to buy the Spanish Christmas Lottery online?
Yes, if you buy from an official lottery office such as Serviloto (Lottery Office no. 40, Málaga): the ticket is real, held in our safe and registered in your name.
Can I get a paper ticket?
Yes. We ship Lotería Nacional tickets anywhere in Spain. Or leave it with us and forget about keeping it safe.
Do you charge a commission for buying online?
No. You pay the official price of €20 per décimo. If you choose home delivery, you'll see the shipping cost before paying.
What is the pedrea?
The small prizes of the draw: 1,794 numbers that win €100 per décimo.
How long do I have to claim a prize?
3 months from the day after the draw.
What are the odds of winning El Gordo?
1 in 100,000, as there are 100,000 numbers (00000 to 99999). The chance of winning any prize, including refunds, is around 15%.
Got your number for 22 December yet?
The most popular ones sell out fast.
Questions? Call us on +34 952 24 18 50 or message us on WhatsApp.
