Article Last Updated: April 4, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET
Is tonight the night you could transform into the newest Powerball millionaire?
The Powerball grand prize is projected to reach $217 million for Saturday’s drawing, with a cash value of $98.6 million, as reported by the official Powerball website.
The previous jackpot was claimed on March 2nd by a lone ticket holder in Arkansas, who secured $251 million.
Meanwhile, the Mega Millions top prize stands at $100 million, information sourced from the Mega Millions website.
The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, April 4, 2026, are now confirmed and presented below.
Winning Powerball Results for April 4, 2026
For April 4, 2026, the Powerball winning numbers are 13-65-41-6-3, with Powerball 1 and a Power Play multiplier of 4x.
Was the April 1 Powerball Jackpot Claimed?
No winners were reported.
For a comprehensive list of past Powerball winners, please visit the official lottery website.
When Will the Next Powerball Drawing Take Place?
Following this evening’s drawing, the subsequent Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, April 6. Powerball draws occur thrice weekly: on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
What’s the Latest Time to Purchase a Powerball Ticket in New York?
For New York residents, both in-store and online ticket purchases are permitted until 10 p.m. on drawing nights. New Jersey’s cutoff time is 9:45 p.m., while Connecticut also allows sales until 10 p.m.
Playing Powerball: A Guide
Select five numbers from 1 to 69, plus one Powerball number from 1 to 26. To secure the Powerball jackpot, you must successfully match all six numbers drawn—five main numbers and the Powerball—with those on your ticket.
The chances of winning the grand prize are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
Where to Purchase Powerball Tickets in NY
Each Powerball ticket is priced at $2. Find the nearest authorized New York Lottery game retailers in your area here.
How to Watch the Powerball Drawing
Live broadcasts of the Powerball drawing are available on the lottery’s official website every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET. Click here to tune in.
Additionally, the drawing might be aired on a local television channel in your region.
Understanding Powerball Prizes
A comprehensive breakdown of the various prize tiers includes:
- Matching 5 White Balls + Powerball: The grand Jackpot
- Matching 5 White Balls: $1 million prize
- Matching 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000 award
- Matching 4 White Balls: $100 payout
- Matching 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100 payout
- Matching 3 White Balls: $7 prize
- Matching 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7 prize
- Matching 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4 prize
- Matching Powerball: $4 prize
- Matching 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million prize
- Matching 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000 award
- Matching 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400 payout
- Matching 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400 payout
- Matching 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28 prize
- Matching 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28 prize
- Matching 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16 prize
- Matching Powerball with Power Play: $16 prize
The 10 Biggest Powerball Jackpots in History
Below is a list of the ten largest jackpots awarded since Powerball’s inception in 1992:
- $2.04 billion, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
- $1.817 billion, Dec. 24, 2025: Won in Arkansas
- $1.787 billion, Sept. 6, 2025: Won in Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion, Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California
- $1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
- $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023: Won in California
- $842.4 million, Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
- $768.4 million, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million, Aug. 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
(This article has been revised to incorporate the latest details.)