One of the most common Powerball questions is simply: when is the next drawing? Here's a clear rundown of the Powerball schedule, the draw time, and when ticket sales close.
What days is Powerball drawn?
Powerball drawings are held three times a week — every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. That gives players three chances each week for the jackpot to be won or to roll over to a bigger prize.
What time is the Powerball drawing?
The draw takes place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on each drawing night. In other US time zones that's 9:59 p.m. Central, 8:59 p.m. Mountain, and 7:59 p.m. Pacific.
When do ticket sales stop?
Ticket sales cut off before the drawing — the exact time varies by state, but it's often 1–2 hours before the draw. To be safe, buy your ticket well before 9 p.m. ET on a drawing day, and check your state lottery for the local cut-off.
How to check the results
After each draw you can review the winning numbers, jackpots and Power Play multipliers on our Powerball results page, and study number trends on the Powerball statistics page. For the odds of winning, see our Powerball odds explained guide.
Quick summary
- Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Time: 10:59 p.m. ET
- Sales cut-off: typically 1–2 hours before the draw (varies by state)
Note: schedules can occasionally shift around holidays. For official confirmation of any specific drawing, always check the official Powerball source. Play responsibly — for entertainment only.