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POWERBALL© drawings: What days and times to watch for

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POWERBALL© is a multi-state Lottery draw game in the United States, known for its large jackpot potential and multiple prize tiers. With three drawings every week, you’ll want to know exactly when they happen so you can plan your play and check results on time.

This article covers the days, times, and best ways to follow POWERBALL drawings.

When POWERBALL© drawings take place

POWERBALL© drawings happen three times a week on:

  • Monday evenings
  • Wednesday evenings
  • Saturday evenings

Each drawing is held at 10:59 PM Eastern Time (ET). You’ll need to buy tickets before the cut-off time set by your state’s Lottery. In most states, this is about one to two hours before the drawing.

How to watch POWERBALL© drawings

You can follow along with each drawing in several ways:

  • Online: Lottery websites and apps post results shortly after the drawing.
  • Powerball.com: The POWERBALL© site publishes winning numbers for every draw.
  • Television: Some local stations broadcast the drawings live.
  • In-store displays: Licensed Lottery retailers often post results after the drawing.

If you buy tickets online through your state’s Lottery platform, you might also get notifications straight to your account when results become available.

What happens during the drawing

Each drawing includes:

  1. Five white ball numbers drawn from one to 69.
  2. One red POWERBALL© number drawn from one to 26.
  3. The Power Play multiplier, drawn separately before the main numbers, applies to non-jackpot prizes if you added this feature to your ticket.

Matching all five white balls plus the red POWERBALL© gets you the jackpot. However, there are nine prize tiers in total, starting at $4 for matching just the POWERBALL©.

Why timing matters

Because POWERBALL© has scheduled drawing times, you need to know when ticket sales close. Missing the cut-off means your numbers won’t be entered in that night’s draw.

Keeping track of drawing times also makes it easier to check your numbers quickly, either by tuning in live, visiting a Lottery site shortly afterwards, or activating notifications on your state’s regulated app.

What states is POWERBALL© available in?

As a multi-state Lottery, the jackpot builds thanks to ticket purchases across participating states. POWERBALL© is available in 48 U.S. Lottery jurisdictions, which include:

  • 45 states
  • The District of Columbia
  • Puerto Rico
  • U.S. Virgin Islands

The only states that do not currently offer POWERBALL© are:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Hawaii
  • Nevada
  • Utah (only on the official mobile app)

West Virginia is among the participating states, and you can play POWERBALL© both online via the West Virginia Lottery’s online platform or official mobile app and in person at authorized retailers.

Want to try your chances?

POWERBALL© drawings happen on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings at 10:59 PM ET across participating states. With three chances every week, staying aware of the schedule means you won’t miss an opportunity to play.

Whether you check results online, through an app, or via a televised broadcast, always use verified sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Remember that POWERBALL© is a game of chance, so always play responsibly and within your means.

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