when is powerball drawing

Powerball drawings are held three times a week: every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The next drawing will be on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Ticket sales usually cut off about one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the jurisdiction. The drawing takes place at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. So you can play Powerball and watch the drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 10:59 p.m. ET.