Searching for the most common Powerball numbers? You’ve come to the right place. Below are the white balls and red Powerballs that have been drawn most often since the current format began in October 2015, based on tracked draw history (draw-history tracker LottoNumbers.com, as of September 2026).
Keep in mind that every drawing is independent — past frequency is fun trivia, not a strategy. For the latest draws, check our Powerball results page and Mega Millions results page.
Most frequent white balls (since the October 2015 format: 5 balls from 1–69)
| White ball | Times drawn |
|---|---|
| 61 | 113 |
| 21 | 112 |
| 23 | 110 |
| 33 | 108 |
| 69 | 107 |
| 27 | 104 |
| 32 | 104 |
| 36 | 104 |
| 63 | 104 |
| 64 | 104 |
Most frequent red Powerballs (1–26)
| Powerball | Times drawn |
|---|---|
| 4 | 60 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 25 | 55 |
| 9 | 54 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 20 | 52 |
| 3 | 49 |
Do hot numbers actually help?
Every Powerball drawing is an independent event — the odds of the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338 on every single draw, and past frequency does not change your chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Powerball numbers?
Since the October 2015 format change, the most frequently drawn white balls include 61, 21, 23, 33 and 69, and the most drawn red Powerball is 4 — but exact rankings shift slightly as new draws are added (figures as of September 2026).
Do hot numbers improve your chances?
No. Every drawing is independent and every combination has identical odds of 1 in 292,201,338. Hot numbers are fun trivia, not a strategy.
What are the most drawn Powerball (red ball) numbers?
The red Powerball drawn most often in the current format is 4, followed by 21, 24, 18 and 14.