Powerball drawings are held three nights a week: every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evening, typically just before 11 p.m. Eastern Time (around 10:59 p.m. ET).

Basic schedule

  • Draw days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
  • Usual draw time: about 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (9:59 p.m. Central).
  • You can usually buy tickets up until about an hour before the drawing, but the exact cutoff varies by state.

Today’s context

Since today is December 29, 2025, which is a Monday, the next Powerball drawing is scheduled for tonight at about 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, unless your state lottery announces a delay or change.

For the most accurate info (like local ticket cut‑off times or any special delays), check your state lottery’s Powerball page or the main Powerball site shortly before the draw.

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