The last official U.S. Powerball drawing was held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Quick answer

  • Powerball drawings take place three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
  • The most recent completed drawing listed on the official results page is for Wednesday, December 31, 2025 , which is therefore the last Powerball drawing.

Latest drawing details

  • The official Powerball previous-results page shows Wed, Dec 31, 2025 as the most recent draw date, with winning numbers posted under that date.
  • The main Powerball page lists the next drawing as Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 , and the immediately prior drawing as Wed, Dec 31, 2025 , confirming that Dec 31 is the last completed drawing.

How to double-check going forward

  • For the most up-to-date “when was the last Powerball drawing” answer, check the official Powerball results section, which always lists draw dates in reverse chronological order.
  • Many state lottery sites (for example, California or Louisiana) mirror these dates in their own Powerball pages, so you can cross-check if needed for extra confidence.

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