El Gordo De Navidad
El Gordo de Navidad
The Spanish Christmas Lottery
The “Lotería de Navidad”, also known as El Gordo (“The Fat One”), is Spain’s most famous and beloved lottery. The draw takes place each year on 22 December at the Teatro Real in Madrid. The top prize, El Gordo, awards €4,000,000 per series (€400,000 per décimo).
Each ticket is divided into 10 décimos. Players usually purchase one or more décimos, since each five-digit number (00000–99999) is printed across multiple series. For the 2025 edition, 198 series have been issued.
The lottery is renowned for its wide prize distribution. In addition to the main El Gordo prize, there are many secondary prizes, including the traditional Pedrea. In total, €2,772,000,000 in prizes will be distributed in 2025.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Draw date | 22 December 2025 (from 09:00) |
| Location | Teatro Real, Madrid |
| Number range | 00000–99999 |
| Series 2025 | 198 series |
| Décimos per ticket | 10 |
| Total prize pool 2025 | €2,772,000,000 |
| First prize (El Gordo) | €4,000,000 per series (€400,000 per décimo) |
Prize structure (excerpt)
| Category | Quantity | per series | per décimo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize – El Gordo | 1 | €4,000,000 | €400,000 |
| 2nd Prize | 1 | €1,250,000 | €125,000 |
| 3rd Prize | 1 | €500,000 | €50,000 |
| 4th Prize | 2 | €200,000 | €20,000 |
| 5th Prize | 8 | €60,000 | €6,000 |
| Pedrea | 1,794 | €1,000 | €100 |
| Approximation to 1st Prize | 2 | €20,000 | €2,000 |
| Approximation to 2nd Prize | 2 | €12,500 | €1,250 |
| Approximation to 3rd Prize | 2 | €9,600 | €960 |
Figures for 2025 based on official Spanish lottery data.
