The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, September 3, and the jackpot is holding steady at $1.3 billion. That’s one of the largest prizes in Powerball history—and it’s still up for grabs.
Here’s what to know ahead of the draw, including time, ticket deadlines, and how to play.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The next draw is set for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
You can watch the drawing live on the official Powerball website or check your local TV listings.
What were the last winning numbers?
The winning numbers for Monday, September 1, 2025 were:
- 25-23-8-40-53
- Powerball: 5
- Power Play: 3x
No winner was announced for the August 30 drawing, which helped push the jackpot past the billion-dollar mark.
How late can you buy a ticket in New York?
If you’re playing in New York, you’ll need to purchase your ticket before 10 p.m. ET on the night of the drawing.
Here are cut-off times by state:
- New York: 10 p.m.
- New Jersey: 9:45 p.m.
- Connecticut: 10 p.m.
Tickets cost $2 each, and can be purchased in-store or online via the New York Lottery website or app.
What’s the cash value of the jackpot?
While the full jackpot is $1.1 billion, the cash option for this drawing is $498.4 million. That’s before taxes—which could take a sizable chunk depending on your location.
How do you play Powerball?
Each Powerball ticket involves:
- Choosing five numbers between 1 and 69
- Choosing one Powerball number between 1 and 26
To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers. The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball prize breakdown
Here’s what you can win depending on how many numbers you match:
Standard Prizes:
- Match 5 + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5: $1 million
- Match 4 + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4: $100
- Match 3 + Powerball: $100
- Match 3: $7
- Match 2 + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball only: $4
With Power Play (for an extra $1):
- Match 5: $2 million
- Match 4 + Powerball: $200,000
- Other lower-tier prizes multiply by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x
Where does this jackpot rank?
This $1.1 billion prize ranks #4 among the largest Powerball jackpots:
- $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
- $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016 (CA, FL, TN)
- $1.1 billion – Current
Should you play or wait?
With the jackpot rising fast and no winner since May 31—when a California ticket hit for $204.5 million—this is one of the most anticipated drawings of the year. If you’re planning to play, now may be the time to grab a ticket.
This content is brought to you by the FingerLakes1.com Team. Support our mission by visiting www.patreon.com/fl1 or learn how you send us your local content here.