Wondering what time the Powerball drawing is? Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET (Monday drawings were added in 2021).
Ticket sales cut off shortly before each drawing — cutoff times vary by state.
Make sure to buy your ticket before your state’s sales cutoff — tickets cost $2 per play ($3 with Power Play). After the drawing, check the latest Powerball results here, or see the newest Mega Millions results.
Ticket sales cutoff
Ticket sales cutoff varies by state — typically one to two hours before the drawing. Examples: New Jersey 9:59 p.m., New York 10:00 p.m., Michigan 9:45 p.m. on drawing nights.
Where to watch the drawing
Watch the drawing live on powerball.com; clips are posted on the Powerball YouTube channel, and some local TV stations carry it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Powerball drawing tonight?
Powerball drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
What days are Powerball drawings?
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
When is the ticket sales cutoff?
It varies by state, usually one to two hours before the drawing — check your state lottery’s deadline.