Powerball Drawing Scheduled for Tonight at 10:59 p.m. ET with $850 Million Jackpot

Los Angeles, Aug. 27, 2025 - Tonight’s Powerball drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (7:59 p.m. Pacific Time), with television and livestream coverage originating from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Lottery officials report that the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $850 million annuity, making it one of the largest in the game’s history.

Tickets for the drawing must be purchased before sales cut-off times, which vary by jurisdiction but generally close one to two hours prior to the draw. In California, for example, entry ends at 7 p.m. PT. Powerball tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10x when applicable.

Players choose five white balls numbered 1-69 and one red Powerball numbered 1-26. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET; winning numbers will be posted on Powerball’s official website and through state lottery outlets shortly after the draw concludes. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date in the state where tickets were purchased.