Powerball drawings are held three times a week: every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Regular drawing schedule

  • Draw days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
  • Draw time: 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • This schedule is consistent throughout the year unless there is a rare delay for security or technical reasons.

Ticket purchase timing

  • Sales cut‑off is typically 1–2 hours before the drawing, but the exact time depends on your state or lottery jurisdiction.
  • Your local state lottery website or retailer can confirm the precise cut‑off where you live.

How to watch the drawing

  • You can usually watch live on local TV stations that carry lottery drawings in your state.
  • Many state lottery and Powerball-related sites also stream the drawing online shortly after 10:59 p.m. ET.

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