Powerball Odds, Rules, and Drawing Schedule
A Powerball play selects five white balls from 1–69 and one red Powerball from 1–26. See the official prize odds, the jackpot calculation, and the current drawing schedule in one place.
Number matrix5 / 69 + 1 / 26White balls + Powerball
Jackpot odds1 in 292,201,338Match all six selections
Drawing scheduleMon · Wed · Sat10:59 p.m. ET
EXACT ODDS
Official Powerball prize odds
These are the official odds for a $2 U.S. Powerball play. Jackpot values vary by drawing, and some jurisdiction-specific prize rules can differ.
| Match | Base prize | Official odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 white + Powerball | Grand prize | 1 in 292,201,338.00 |
| 5 white | $1,000,000 | 1 in 11,688,053.52 |
| 4 white + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129.18 |
| 4 white | $100 | 1 in 36,525.17 |
| 3 white + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494.11 |
| 3 white | $7 | 1 in 579.76 |
| 2 white + Powerball | $7 | 1 in 701.33 |
| 1 white + Powerball | $4 | 1 in 91.98 |
| Powerball only | $4 | 1 in 38.32 |
COMBINATION SPACE
Why are the jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338?
69C5 × 26 = 292,201,338There are 11,238,513 unordered ways to choose five white balls. Each can pair with one of 26 red Powerballs. Every valid line occupies exactly one position in that full combination space.
SELECTION
How to play
- Choose five distinct white-ball numbers from 1 through 69.
- Choose one red Powerball number from 1 through 26.
- Match combinations of white balls and the Powerball for one of nine prize levels.
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
When are Powerball drawings?
Official drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Ticket sales cutoffs and availability vary by jurisdiction, so the lottery where a ticket is purchased remains authoritative.
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