Powerball drawings are held three times a week: every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evening at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with ticket sales cut-off varying by state, often about 1–2 hours before the draw.

Quick scoop

  • Regular schedule : Powerball is drawn on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 10:59 p.m. ET.
  • Local time: That corresponds to 9:59 p.m. CT, 8:59 p.m. MT, and 7:59 p.m. PT.
  • Ticket deadline: Each state lottery sets its own sales cutoff, but many close sales roughly 1–2 hours before draw time.

How to check the next drawing

  • Most state lottery sites list the next drawing date and jackpot on their Powerball game page.
  • The national Powerball information sites and major lottery trackers also show a “Next Draw” line with the upcoming date and estimated jackpot.

A few practical tips

  • Buy earlier in the day if possible to avoid missing the cutoff during busy jackpot rushes.
  • If your state offers online or app purchases, you can often set up a subscription so plays are automatically entered for each scheduled draw.

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