Wednesday Powerball
Powerball is drawn every Wednesday (along with the other two draw days) at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Here you'll find every recent Wednesday Powerball result, plus a deeper look at how Wednesday Powerball drawings have trended over the past year.
Most Recent Wednesday Powerball Result — Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Why Wednesday Powerball Drawings Matter
Wednesday Powerball drawings make up roughly one-third of all Powerball drawings each year (52 Wednesday drawings annually). Because the jackpot rolls over from drawing to drawing when no one wins, Wednesday Powerball drawings often follow a Wednesday rollover, which means the Wednesday Powerball jackpot can sometimes be larger than the previous drawing's.
Recent Wednesday Powerball Results
| Date | Winning Numbers | PB | Power Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 | 4 · 5 · 22 · 50 · 58 | 1 | 3× |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | 2 · 7 · 18 · 29 · 38 | 16 | 2× |
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | 12 · 29 · 37 · 43 · 55 | 18 | 4× |
| Wed, Jul 1, 2026 | 2 · 6 · 26 · 39 · 68 | 6 | 2× |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | 13 · 14 · 16 · 21 · 38 | 14 | 2× |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 3 · 26 · 49 · 53 · 61 | 12 | 2× |
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | 12 · 31 · 38 · 60 · 66 | 14 | 2× |
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | 14 · 16 · 38 · 55 · 64 | 12 | 3× |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | 5 · 14 · 21 · 31 · 51 | 13 | 4× |
| Wed, May 20, 2026 | 10 · 28 · 30 · 46 · 57 | 25 | 3× |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | 22 · 31 · 52 · 56 · 67 | 15 | 2× |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | 18 · 27 · 51 · 65 · 68 | 5 | 3× |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | 3 · 19 · 35 · 51 · 67 | 15 | 2× |
| Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | 24 · 29 · 32 · 49 · 63 | 11 | 2× |
| Wed, Apr 15, 2026 | 13 · 21 · 27 · 43 · 45 | 26 | 5× |
| Wed, Apr 8, 2026 | 3 · 16 · 17 · 42 · 52 | 3 | 2× |
| Wed, Apr 1, 2026 | 4 · 10 · 11 · 52 · 64 | 24 | 3× |
| Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | 7 · 21 · 55 · 56 · 64 | 26 | 4× |
| Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | 14 · 18 · 19 · 21 · 69 | 1 | 3× |
| Wed, Mar 11, 2026 | 3 · 6 · 55 · 58 · 63 | 12 | 2× |
| Wed, Mar 4, 2026 | 7 · 14 · 42 · 47 · 56 | 6 | 4× |
| Wed, Feb 25, 2026 | 50 · 52 · 54 · 56 · 64 | 23 | 2× |
| Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | 9 · 33 · 52 · 64 · 66 | 1 | 2× |
| Wed, Feb 11, 2026 | 6 · 20 · 33 · 40 · 48 | 5 | 2× |
| Wed, Feb 4, 2026 | 27 · 29 · 30 · 37 · 58 | 15 | 2× |
| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 | 21 · 35 · 40 · 46 · 68 | 11 | 10× |
Wednesday Powerball Drawing Times
Every Wednesday Powerball drawing is broadcast at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Ticket sales close earlier than the drawing itself in every state — most cut off between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday (and on the other two draw days as well). Check the exact cutoff time for your state.
How to Verify a Powerball Result Safely
A Powerball result is useful only when you compare it carefully. Start with the date printed on your ticket, then compare the five white balls, then compare the red Powerball. The white balls can match in any order, but the red Powerball must match the separate red number. If you purchased Power Play, check the multiplier for that same drawing date before estimating any non-jackpot prize.
Do not rely on screenshots, social media posts, or a friend's text message for a claim decision. Use this site for fast checking, then confirm significant prizes with your state lottery. Lottery results can appear quickly, while official prize counts and claim information may take longer to validate. That delay is normal and protects the integrity of the drawing.
If a ticket appears to win a meaningful prize, sign the back, keep it private, and store it somewhere safe. Do not post a photo of the ticket. For large prizes, contact the state lottery and consider professional tax and legal guidance before claiming. The result page tells you what numbers were drawn; the official lottery controls validation and payment.
Past results are also useful for old tickets, family office records, office pools, and tax documentation. Keep the ticket, receipt, and any pool agreement together until the claim window has passed. A careful paper trail matters more than a lucky-number story.
If you are checking with other people, read the numbers out loud slowly and let a second person compare the ticket. Office pools and family groups should save a copy of the ticket and the participation list before the drawing. If a group ticket wins, unclear records can create conflict even when the numbers are correct. The result tells you whether the ticket matched; your records tell you who had a share.
Remember that drawing date is part of verification. A ticket for Wednesday cannot be checked against Saturday just because the numbers look familiar. If the ticket was purchased after a cutoff time, it may belong to the next drawing. Always match the printed date, the white balls, the red Powerball, and any add-on before deciding what to do next.
For older tickets, check your state claim period. Some states allow only a few months for certain prizes, while others allow up to a year. This site can help you find the historical numbers, but it cannot extend a deadline or validate an expired claim.
Finally, keep screenshots in perspective. They are useful reminders, but the physical ticket or official digital ticket record is what matters. If a screenshot and a ticket disagree, use the ticket details and official lottery validation, not the screenshot. That habit prevents avoidable mistakes during high-emotion jackpot nights. It also helps when checking several tickets bought for different drawing dates or group pools after work or weekend travel.